US Military Engagements and Strategies

The video discusses the evolution of US military engagements from formal war declarations, like the one against Japan in World War II, to modern conflicts that are termed as extended military engagements. It highlights President Obama's strategic approach to counterterrorism, particularly against ISIL, and his efforts to avoid the heavy-handed rhetoric of previous administrations. The video also touches on the public perception of military actions and the importance of rhetoric in shaping policy and public opinion.

What event led to the last official declaration of war by the United States?

• The Gulf War

• The Korean War

• The Vietnam War

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the catalyst for the US entering World War II?

• The invasion of Poland

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The fall of France

• The bombing of London

How are conflicts like Korea and Vietnam classified in modern terms?

• Official wars

• Extended military engagements

• Peacekeeping missions

• Police actions

Which term best describes the US involvement in Afghanistan?

• Official war

• Peacekeeping mission

• Extended military engagement

• Humanitarian intervention

What approach did President Obama take towards ISIS?

• A diplomatic negotiation

• A targeted counterterrorism campaign

• A peace treaty

• A full-scale war

What was the Obama Administration's strategy against ISIS primarily focused on?

• Ground invasion

• Economic sanctions

• Nuclear deterrence

• Targeted counterterrorism

What was a key difference in language between the Obama and Bush administrations?

• Obama used more aggressive language

• Bush avoided the term 'war'

• Obama avoided terms like 'war on terror'

• Bush focused on diplomacy

What was a major reason for avoiding the term 'war' in modern conflicts?

• To focus on peacekeeping

• To comply with international law

• To avoid public backlash

• To reduce military spending

What percentage of Americans believed the Iraq conflict was not worth fighting when Obama was elected?

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

What was a significant part of Obama's campaign promise regarding Iraq?

• To increase troop levels

• To establish a permanent base

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To end the conflict