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http://www.historydiscussion.net/world-history/how-usa-became-the-only-super-power-of-the-world/850

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American Forces posses ultra-modern arms and weaponry. They were the first country to develop nuclear weapons and posses thousands of them cementing them as a military power. Their access to advanced weaponry and sophispticated technology such as drones is able to deter any threats and ultimately assists the USA in having global military dominance.

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The USA was one of the founding members of NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organisation), one of the world biggest and most influential military alliances and is one of the permanent members of the UN Security Council. They have mutual defense alliances with many countries outside of NATO, much of South America, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Australia and New Zealand, having a truly global influence.

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The USA is hugely influential, partly because of its economic
power. The US is the world’s largest economy. It has the highest GDP in the
world at $16.2 trillion, and an abundance of natural resources. For example, it
is a world leader in oil and gas production, as well as manufacturing. Over 130
of the world’s biggest 500 companies are American, including Exxon Mobil and
Chevron. The huge wealth generated by the US gives it huge international
influence. Many American companies operate globally which again demonstrates
the USA’s influence.

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The American economy remains the bedrock of the global financial system. Over 80% of all financial transactions worldwide are conducted in dollars, as are 87% of foreign currency market transactions. As long as the world continues to place such faith in America’s currency and overall economic stability, the U.S. economy remains the one to beat. Over the past century, the United States has established a global economic system that needs them to survive. Direct American control over major international banking institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have made America irreplaceable in the modern day economic system.

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The USA is the world’s leader for FDI at 180 billion dollars,almost twice its nearest competitor. The United States is spending up to 560 billion dollars a year. This great amount of money makes the USA have the most powerful military in the world. Through their massive military spending and strategic alliance forging, no nations can hope to compete. Its GDP (16 trillion dollars) is more than twice the size of China’s GDP.

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Many American fashion brands have gone global such as Ralph Lauren, Victorias Secrets, Calvin Klein and Nike. American fashion has changed the way the world dresses, with almost every person owning an item of clothing in at least one of these brands. Blue jeans are the most representative article of American clothing which are seen worldwide.

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Fast food is also often viewed as being a symbol of U.S. marketing dominance. Companies such as McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC and Dominoes Pizza among others have numerous outlets around the world.

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Some of the most influential and world known music legends such as Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson are also American and have sold over 500 million albums worldwide, each.

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The music charts are mainly dominated with American artists or songs. Most of the major record labels are American, such as The Island Def Jam music Group formed in 1999, signing artists such as Justin Bieber, Jay Z, Katy Perry, 2 Chainz and Big Sean.

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American films are also popular worldwide, often dominating cinemas. Out of the top-50 highest grossing films of all time, 35 of them were made in the United States

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Hollywood (the American film and television industry) since the 1920's has dominated most of the world's media markets.

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is the influence American culture has on the culture of other countries outside of the United States, such as their media, cuisine, technology, business practices, or political techniques. Americanisation has effected nearly every country in the world, changing and influencing the way many people traditionally lived.

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Thanks to its large poltical influence the USA has around 800 bases in at least 74 countries and troops almost all around the world. They had 173,335 troops in non-USA territories. For comparison the UK has known bases in 16 countries. This means that American Military is able to operate all over the world from the deployment of troops to aircraft and surveilance tecnnology.

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The US accounts for 37% of global military spending. In 2014 the United States' Department of Defense spent $610 billion, the highest of any country in the world, the next highest was China with $216 billion. The US army is the 2nd largest in the world with a total active personnel figure of 1,429,995.

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Relations with almost 200 other nations in the world

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Relations with almost 200 other nations in the world

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Permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council plus two allies (France and the UK) with permanent seats.

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Furthermore the governing document created by America’s founding fathers has evolved along with its people. The numbers show the enduring attraction of this system: 45 million people living in the U.S. today were born in a foreign country. That is more than four times higher than the next highest country. For many people around the world, America remains the ideal place to start a new life due to its stable government and policies within the country that ultimately protects people’s rights and is a country with political freedom.

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Superpowers such as the USA, often have the power to exploit the situation of other countries such as the Greece crisis in early 2015, exerting pressure on the Eurozone for political concessions.  This was seen when the US treasury secretary significantly increased pressure on Europe to reach a deal with Greece.

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But in order to have political power abroad, you must first have stability at home. The U.S. has the oldest working national constitution in the world, as well as strong institutions, a stable business environment and rule of law to accompany it.

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In 2013, the USA gave $32.7 billion in financial assistance which was the most of any country, with the UK in second donating $19 billion. As a result money buys strong political cooperation from countries in need.

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                     Super power criteria #4

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Why the USA has POLITICAL global influence

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                        Super power criteria #3 

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                        Super power criteria #3 

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Why the USA has CULTURAL global influence

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                   Super power criteria #2

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Why the USA has MILITARY global influence

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                     Super power criteria #1            

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Why the USA has ECONOMIC global influence