International Conflicts

Which war had the United States enter because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor?

• World War II

• WW I

• Vietnam War

• Cold War

Which of the following conflicts was NOT fought to stop the spread of communism?

• Vietnam war

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• World War II

• Korean War

Choose from the following options where the military was NOT involved.

• World War I

• Gulf War II

• Iran Hostage Crisis

• Cuban Missile Crisis

In October 1962, American spy planes discovered that the Soviet Union was about to install nuclear missiles in Cuba, 90 miles from Florida. How did President John F. Kennedy respond to this crisis?

• He ordered the invasion of Cuba by an army of Cuban exiles.

• He threatened the Soviet Union with an immediate nuclear attack.

• He established a naval blockade around Cuba until the missiles were removed.

• He agreed to let the missiles remain in Cuba in order to avoid a nuclear war.

Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?

• Its leaders refused to sell their oil to Americans.

• Its leaders had seized staff of the American Embassy as hostages.

• Its leaders had issued threats against the United States.

• Its leaders were protecting members of al-Qaeda responsible for the attack on the World Trade Center.

A country with very strong economic ties to the U.S. is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?

• initiate a trade ban

• initiate diplomatic talks

• initiate public protests

• initiate a military operation

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Which example would be a reason why the United States used military force to end the conflict?

• A country has begun production of nuclear weapons.

• B. A country has increased the size of its armed forces.

• C. A country has raised tariffs on goods from the United States.

• D. A country has elected a leader unfriendly to the United States.

Which of the following is an example of U.S. foreign policy?

• A. The government operates national parks.

• B. The government sets the income tax rates.

• C. The government sends convicted criminals to jail.

• D. The government sends military aid to an overseas crisis.

What is the primary purpose of the World Trade Organization?

• keep peace in the world
• foster global growth and economic stability
• help reduce poverty
• regulating trade/ to sort out trade problems 

What does NAFTA stand for?

• North American Free Trade Agreement
• North African Free Trade Agreement
• No American Functioning Traditional Alliances
• North American Free Treaty Agreement