US and The World

Why did the United States enter World War I?

• The United States had a defensive alliance with Britain and France.

• American leaders hoped to annex new territories as a result of the war.

• German submarines were attacking American ships in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Japanese warplanes had bombed American ships at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

What title is given to an individual who represents the government of the United States while living and working in another nation?

• Delegate

• Ambassador

• Consul General

• Secretary of State

The article below states the aims of an international organization. Which international organization has these aims?

• United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• Red Cross/Red Crescent

• United Nations (UN)

Which action is an example of U.S. domestic policy?

• Congress passes a law requiring students to pass a test in civics

• Congress passes a resolution condemning negotiations with Iran

• The President orders drone attacks on ISIS camps in northern Syria

• The President signs an executive order restoring relations with the nation of Cuba

Consider what you know about international organizations. Which of the following statements is true?

• NATO responds to international crisis, the Red Cross does not

• The Red Cross responds to international crisis, NATO does not

• NATO has direct links to national governments, the Red Cross does not

• The Red Cross has direct links to national governments, NATO does not

The diagram below identifies several international organizations.

 

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• International peacekeeping organizations

• International organizations that grew out of the Cold War.

• International organizations formed to help developing nations.

• International organizations of which the United States is a member.

Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?

• to free Korea from occupation by communist China

• to prevent communist Soviet Union from taking over Korea

• to stop communist North Korean from invading South Korea

• to invade communist North Korea and end that form of government

Why did the United States enter World War II?

• The United States had a defensive alliance with Britain and France.

• American leaders hoped to annex new territories as a result of the war.

• German submarines were attacking American ships in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Japanese warplanes had bombed American ships at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

What is the primary objective of U.S. foreign policy?

• to act as the world's policeman.

• to protect the security of the United States.

• to help Americans acquire more wealthy than any other people.

• to make the United States the most popular nation in the world.