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Foreign Policies Quiz

Authored by San Juana Portales

Social Studies

8th Grade

Foreign Policies Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

One of the reasons President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812 was because-

the British had attempted to retake some of their former colonies in the Americas

the British helped the French in preventing Americans from settling in the Louisiana Territory

the British supported the American Indians in their conflicts with Americans in the Northwest Territory

the British had placed a blockade on all U.S. trade at the port of New Orleans

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

to limit the influence of European powers in the Western Hemisphere

to settle longstanding territorial disputes between the French and British in Canada

to relocate American Indians to make room for white settlers in the Northwest Territory

to establish commercial ties with newly independent countries in South America

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was a key foreign policy theme that George Washington established in his Farewell Address?

Maintaining good relations with American Indians

Building a strong navy and permanent army

Avoiding alliances with European powers

Asserting presidential authority over foreign policy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances" -President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796

The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid-

being a part of a global trade network

becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

establishing U.S. territories overseas

allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

the immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged

International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances

The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty

further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited

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