4.3 International Conflicts

Why did the United States intervene in the Gulf War?

• To defend Kuwait from Iraqi invasion

• To support Iraq's invasion of Iran

• To establish a military base in Saudi Arabia

• To promote democracy in the Middle East

What was the outcome of the Vietnam War?

• Vietnam was reunified under communist rule

• Vietnam became a democracy

• Vietnam was divided into North and South

• Vietnam gained independence from France

Which method is NOT used by the United States in dealing with international conflicts?

• Sanctions

• Espionage

• Diplomacy

• Time travel

How does the United States use diplomacy in international conflicts?

• Through negotiations and treaties

• By imposing economic sanctions

• Through military intervention

• By forming alliances with other nations

Which conflict ended with an armistice agreement, establishing a divided Korea?

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• World War II

• The Cold War

Which war faced significant opposition and protests back in the United States?

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The Iraq War

• The Gulf War

What was one of the aims of the Iraq War in 2003?

• To find and destroy weapons of mass destruction

• To promote democracy in Iraq

• To establish a military base in the Middle East

• To support the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts

What is the purpose of humanitarian efforts by the United States in conflict zones?

• To alleviate suffering and promote stability

• To increase military presence

• To exploit natural resources

• To establish political dominance

What was the main reason for U.S. involvement in the Korean War?

• To prevent the spread of communism

• To support the United Nations

• To promote democracy in Asia

• To establish military bases in Korea

What is the role of peacekeeping operations?

• To maintain peace and security

• To promote economic growth

• To enforce trade agreements

• To conduct military operations