1. The International influence of the USA

2. Success Criteria What will I learn?
To describe the international influence the USA has
To identify the international organisations that the USA is a member of
To examine the relationships the US has with other world powers
Success Criteria
Describe the international influence the USA has
Identify the international organisations that the USA is a member of
Examine the relationships the US has with other world powers 2

3. International Influence of the USA
The USA is regarded as being the most powerful country in the world It is huge geographically, has a large population, a powerful military and a strong economy This means that the US has significant influence internationally

4. 2015 marking instructions credited references to these factors for an international influence question.

5. Using the sheet provided fill out the columns
P- Point
E- Explain
E- Example

6. Economic Influence of USA
One way that the US has an influence over other countries is through trade. The USA imports goods from other countries and also exports many products which allows the USA to flourish economically, due to the revenue generated from manufacturing and selling Gross Domestic Product. For example, some of the US’s biggest trading partners are Canada and China and it exports goods including machinery, oil and vehicles.

7. Economic Influence
The US has an abundance of natural resources, a well developed infrastructure and high productivity. For example, The USA is the 3rd largest producer of oil and the largest natural gas producer For example, it is the second largest trading nation in the world behind China For example, the world’s 500 largest companies, 132 are headquartered in the USA

8. US’s biggest trading partners.

9. US exports to the UK
America’s exports to the UK in 2014 amounted to $53.9 billion or 3.3% of its overall exports.
Aircraft, spacecraft: $9.1 billion
Machines, engines, pumps: $6.3 billion
Gems, precious metals, coins: $5.7 billion
Electronic equipment: $3.8 billion
Collector items, art, antiques: $3 billion

10. Economic Migration
The US also influences other countries because people want to come to the USA. This could be because of better economic opportunities such as jobs. Many migrants come to the US to achieve what they perceive to be economic prosperity accredited to the American Dream. For example, millions of Mexicans have entered the US over the last several decades in search of jobs and better lives.

11. Illegal Mexican immigrants travelling to USA

12. Military Influence
The US also has a huge influence over other countries because of its military strength. The US has the most powerful military in the world and spends more money on its defence than the UK, Russia and China combined. The USA also has military bases in many countries around the world including the UK and Germany which adds to its influence.

13. The United States remains at the top of the military spending league with $611 billion. That's 36 percent of the global total and over three times the amount spent by second-placed China.

14. Military Influence
The USA has military bases around the world, including bases in the following countries:
Bulgaria
Germany
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kosovo
Kuwait UK
South Korea
Afghanistan
Australia
Bahrain
Brazil
Cuba
Greece
Spain
United Arab Emirates
US air base in Germany

16. US military bases around the world, 2015

17. Military Influence
Currently, the US has 6,800 nuclear warheads (second only to Russia- 7,000)
Arguably, this acts as a deterrent for other countries whom may consider going to war with the USA. This links military strength to political power and influence.

18. International Organisations
The US is an influential member of many international organisations. This gives the US huge influence as they have a key part to play in decisions affecting other countries, including whether to impose economic sanctions or take military action against a country. For example, the US is a member of the United Nations Security Council. The USA also contributes the largest amount of money annually towards the UN. Arguably, the USA has major influence due to the large economic contribution which funds many projects internationally.

19. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Formed in 1949, NATO is a security alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe.
NATO's aim is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members by political and military means. It creates a situation whereby the security of North America and Europe are linked.
NATO is essentially the most formidable military force in history as it includes powerful countries such as the USA and the UK which have strong armed forces and nuclear weapons.
It has been criticised by some who see it as being too powerful and dominated by the USA.

20. 2015 Exam Question
Describe, in detail, two ways the World Power you have studied has had an impact on other countries.
6 marks