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The US was considered a superpower after World War II, when the European powers declined, partly because of the loss of their colonies to independence movements. The war similarly sparked the advance of the Soviet Union to superpower status, and the Maoist takeover did the same for China. Whether the US currently shares superpower status with China is debatable, but China does not yet have an equal international presence. China (and most of Asia) has benefitted substantially from trade with the United States.
The beginning of US worldwide influence dates from the Spanish American War, which brought it the Philippines and increased trade in the Pacific.
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How has the end of the cold war reshaped global politics?
It was the end of two superpowers, leaving the US as the sole superpower of the world It was the end of two superpowers, leaving the US as the sole superpower of the world
How did the us defeat the axis powers in World War 2?
In the World War 2 period there was no one power that could be called "the World Superpower" so the US did not defeat it. At present some call the US "the World Superpower." Whether that is a valid description or not is a matter of opinion, but even if true it is still not possible for the US to defeat itself so the US has never defeated "the World Superpower."
Will Saudi Arabia become a superpower?
No. Wealth alone does not create a superpower. There has to be technological progress of some degree to become a world power or regional power. Iran is closer to becoming a superpower than Saudi Arabia, since Saudi Arabia is not technologically progressing.
Why has japan become a superpower since end of world war 2?
Economic prosperity and choosing their friends well
What were some effects World War 2 had on the United States of America?
For a brief period of time, the US was alone as a world superpower.
India will become superpower country from where?
nothing is impossible in this world we can become
What was the role of the US after the world war 2?
The US turned into a superpower
How do you use the word superpower in a sentence?
After the Cold War, the United States emerged as the world's leading superpower. Even as a superpower, the US cannot enforce all of its policies on the rest of the countries in the world.
Who were the two superpower after world war 2?
US and USSR
What factors led the US to become superpower?
After World War II, the productive capacity and technological advances gave the US a distinct advantage. It was not ravaged by the war and its infrastructure was intact.
How has the end of the cold war reshaped global politics?
It was the end of two superpowers, leaving the US as the sole superpower of the world It was the end of two superpowers, leaving the US as the sole superpower of the world
How did the us defeat the axis powers in World War 2?
In the World War 2 period there was no one power that could be called "the World Superpower" so the US did not defeat it. At present some call the US "the World Superpower." Whether that is a valid description or not is a matter of opinion, but even if true it is still not possible for the US to defeat itself so the US has never defeated "the World Superpower."
Will Saudi Arabia become a superpower?
No. Wealth alone does not create a superpower. There has to be technological progress of some degree to become a world power or regional power. Iran is closer to becoming a superpower than Saudi Arabia, since Saudi Arabia is not technologically progressing.
How did World War 2 affect the US and the world?
The United States emerged from the war as superpower.
Will India becomes superpower in 2035?
depending on what happens, they could eventually become a superpower.
Why has japan become a superpower since end of world war 2?
Economic prosperity and choosing their friends well
When will Israel become the world's superpower?
Answer 1Within 2 to 3 years.Answer 2No. Israel will not become the world's superpower as it does not have the political, economic, social, or military capital to expand beyond its borders in any meaningful way in the near future. It looks relatively clear that China will become the next superpower if current trends continue. Israel will certainly continue to be a regional power in the Middle East for at least another decade, but its influence will not expand.
