The+World+(g6)

=World Map= = =

= = = = = = = = =Asia=

Overview
Asia plays one of the biggest interests to America. Its main goal to accomplish is to end the spread of communism from which began its spread at the beginning of the Cold War after WWII. The countries of China, Korea, and Vietnam all fall to communism at some point in this time period. America was involved in the Korean War from 1950-1953 to retain capitalism in the southern region. Vietnam was a failed attempt, being that the country completely fell to communism. China would soon turn from its neighbor of Russia and change to its market based economy. The Cold War cooled down towards the end of the 80’s, with the collapse of Russia in the 90’s. Japan’s economy will overgrow ours, making it a world power.

=Middle East=

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Overview
The Middle East plays an important role to America. This region is home to one of the world’s biggest petroleum reserves. We take great interest in this region because we need their petroleum to make our gasoline to fuel our vehicles and industries. With the oil crisis in the 70’s, we realize how dependent we are on this region. Wars in Iraq and Israel also draw American attention, demanding troops and warfare.

=Africa=

The African region doesn’t have as much influence or show much importance to America. Nearly all the countries have recently gained their independence from their European previous rulers. This has made corruption and terrorism a large aspect of African life. The countries of Africa are so entangled in wars, allowing their economies not to prosper, designating them developing countries. The Sahara region does support 20% of the oil to America, so there is great interest in that region. The Suez Canal Crisis has also caught our attention and assistance.

=Europe=

Overview
Europe has, and always will be, of great importance to America. With the majority of our trading partners living here, this continent is of great economic importance to us. After WWII, the countries have been divided, the west being of capitalism influenced, and the east being communism influenced. The continent will be separated until the countries discontinue their following of Russia economies. One example is the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.