World History Quiz

Why did the United States enter World War II?

• Germany had unleashed unrestricted submarine warfare against the American merchant ships.

• The United States came to the defense of its ally, the Soviet Union.

• The United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, by Japan.

• American leaders feared that Iraq’s dictator was hiding weapons of mass destruction.

What is the purpose of imposing sanctions on a foreign country?

• to obtain economic benefits from the foreign country

• to place pressure on its leaders to change their policies

• to demonstrate the economic power of the United States

• to force foreign leaders to accept an unpopular trade agreement

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

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

Which of the following occurred in consequence of this event?

• The United States entered World War II.

• The United States entered the Korean War.

• The United States signed the Atlantic Charter.

• The United States signed the United Nations Charter.

What was the primary reason for US involvement in the Korean War?

• 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 improve the economy

How did the United States respond when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990?

• by following a policy of isolationism and letting Iraq and Kuwait resolve the issue

• by leading an international coalition in an assault on Iraq and freeing Kuwait from Iraqi control

• by supporting Iraq’s right to keep the territory it had claimed

• by working through diplomatic channels to negotiate the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait.

A country with very strong economic ties to the United States is allowing human rights violations to take place. Which foreign-policy method would the United States typically perform as a first response?

• Initiate a trade ban.

• Initiate public protests.

• Initiate diplomatic talks.

• Initiate a military operation.

An armed conflict breaks out between Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, three countries in East Africa with common borders. What should be the first response of the United States?

• Apply espionage to end the conflict

• Impose economic sanctions on all three countries

• Attempt to resolve the dispute through negotiation

• Ally with one of the nations and supply it with weapons

The diagram below gives details about an important event

• The United States sent troops into East Germany

• The United States threatened to attack the Soviet Union

• The United States sent food and supplies to Berlin by air

• The United States withdrew its membership in the United Nations

What was the United States' response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks?

• Implementation of the Marshall Plan

• Invasion of Afghanistan to dismantle the Taliban regime

• Formation of the United Nations

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles