The U.S. Can Declare War and Raise a Navy

Which of the following is not a method for achieving the power to declare war?

• by signing a treaty

• by signing a constitution

• by adopting a Declaration of Indepenence

• by being a nation

The United States has used the power to declare war on another nation ____ times from 1798 to present

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is a war that was not a “declared” war?

• War of 1812

• World War I

• Spanish-American War

• Korean War

Which of the following is not a reason for a declaration of war?

• Interference in the conduct of international commerce

• Interference in the internal affairs of another country

• Approval of a Constitution

• The desire to come to the aid of an allied or weaker nation

The two major items that could be protected with a Navy are navigation and trade.

• true

• false

6. It would have been the cheaper, as well as the best way, to defend against a foreign enemy by building and maintaining numerous forts and garrisons on our seacoast, lakes, and rivers.

• true

• false

When did President Roosevelt ask Congress to declare war against Japan?

• December 7, 1941

• December 10, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 20, 1941

What was the first war to take place outside the borders of the United States?

• War of 1812

• World War I

• Spanish-American War

• Mexican War

On what day did the United States declare war on Japan?

• December 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 11, 1941

• December 12, 1941

Between 1798 and 1993, approximately how many times did the U.S. use its military forces overseas in combat or potential conflict situations?

• 240

• 234

• 270

• 236