SS.7.C.4.3 INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS

C.4.3 During which conflict did the U.S. declare war on Japan?

• Korean War
• Vietnam War
• World War I
• World War II

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C.4.3 Which presidential action was based on Article I of the U.S. Constitution?

• John F. Kennedy’s statements about missiles in Cuba
• Franklin Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan
• Dwight Eisenhower’s statements about communism in Africa
• George H. Bush asking Congress to commit troops for Gulf War I

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C.4.3 The newspaper headline below describes an event in U.S. history. Which course of action taken by the United States is represented by the headline?

• treaty ratification
• veto override
• diplomacy
• terrorism

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C.4.3 The statement below is from President James Monroe’s Message to Congress on December 2, 1823. The citizens of the United States cherish …liberty and happiness of their fellow men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part…, It is only when our rights are invaded, or seriously menaced, that we resent injuries, or make preparation for our defense. Source: Library of Congress What impact has this statement had on modern U.S. involvement in international conflicts?

• The government should limit the spread of Communism.
• The government should limit the spread of oligarchy.
• The government should protect Communism.
• The government should protect oligarchy.

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C.4.3 What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?

• an imperialist longing to annex new colonies
• a fear of the international spread of Communism
• the hope of expanding American frontiers westward
• a humanitarian desire to help these peoples improve their economy

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