Foreign Policy

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Which concern would be addressed by the International Red Cross (IRC)? Options: Providing health care for prisoners of war., Training personnel to assist in combat., Protecting nations bordering war zones., Using diplomats to reach peaceful agreements.

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Providing health care for prisoners of war.

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The United States spends billions of dollars on foreign aid each year. What is the most likely reason for this policy? Options: Supporting diplomacy to gain military strength, Increasing free trade to build military alliances, Using economic sanctions to bring about social change, Promoting democratic reforms through economic assistance.

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Promoting democratic reforms through economic assistance.

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Which of these was the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Options:
Weakening Mexico’s economy.
Attracting United States workers to Mexico.
Encouraging Mexican companies to move to Canada.
Opening markets between the United States and Mexico.

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Opening markets between the United States and Mexico.

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Why was the United Nations (UN) created?

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To prevent future world conflicts.

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Why would the United States place tariffs on imports?

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To protect domestic markets from cheaper foreign products.

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Which of these would be the most likely response of the US Government to the actions of Cuba? Boycotting Cuban exports, Funding the Cuban government, Promoting Cuba's admission to the United Nations, Encouraging other nations to trade with Cuba.

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Boycotting Cuban exports.

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What is the most likely result of free trade?

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More markets and economic opportunities.

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The United States refused to send aid to a country that was violating human rights. This refusal of aid is best an example of?

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Economic Sanction.

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Which of the following is a goal of United States foreign policy? Reduction of trade, Spreading Democracy, Military intervention, Economic sanctions.

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Spreading Democracy.

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In 1972, the United States and 143 other nations signed a treaty that banned the development, production and storage of biological weapons. What is most likely the goal of this treaty?

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To prevent the use of biological weapons by nations at war