what is hegemony?

Question

iit deals with a country being over the other bt i need more clarifications

Answer 1

domination - dominating influence

Answer 2

It is 1 power source (usually a country) having unchallenged control over other countries. Example: The Soviet Union had hegemony over Eastern Europe.

Answer 3

What I learned in college, it would be the country with the power to control trade. Portugal and Spain at first with there slave trade and after the defeat of the Spanish, England took control. Basically goods had to go to England to be taxed before shipped to other countries. England controlled the seas and their rules of trade were enforced. During the latter slave trade the triangle was in effect. Africa to North and South America to England.

Answer 4

As defined by Webster: Leadership or dominance; especially that of one state or nation over others. Pretty much the way
Geo W. views the world.

Answer 5

HEGEMONY~
1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.
2. leadership; predominance.
3. (esp. among smaller nations) aggression or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination

Answer 6

Another phrase for it is sphere of influence. Like the Roman Empire, or the British empire, or now the American Empire under Bush. Do what we want or we will break you. Cooperate with us and we will reward you.

Answer 7

Leadership,as in the Dem's. taken the house and senate.

Answer 8

I think it is a Scottish holiday. Oh- perhaps I'm thinking of Hogmanay.