WorksheetsInternational Conflicts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which war had the United States enter because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor?
(a)
Check all of the options that the United States fought to avoid the spread of communism?
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
Korean War
Which war are you MOST interested in?
World War II
World War I
Gulf War II (war on terror)
Vietnam War
Which war was fought because Germany sunk a boat killing American passengers?
(a)
Which of the following conflicts was NOT fought to stop the spread of communism?
Vietnam war
Cuban Missile Crisis
World War II
Korean War
Choose from the following options where the military was NOT involved.
World War I
Gulf War II
Iran Hostage Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis
How did the United States President react to the 9/11 attacks?
This attack prompted President Barack Obama to declare war on terrorism
This attack prompted President George W. Bush to declare was on terrorism.
He did nothing
he resigned.
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 established a naval blockade around Cuba until the missiles were removed.
He agreed to let the missiles remain in Cuba in order to avoid a nuclear war.
Why did the United States invade Afghanistan in 2001?
Its leaders refused to sell their oil to Americans.
Its leaders had seized staff of the American Embassy as hostages.
Its leaders had issued threats against the United States.
Its leaders were protecting members of al-Qaeda responsible for the attack on the World Trade Center.
A country with very strong economic ties to the U.S. is allowing human rights violations to take place. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
initiate a trade ban
initiate diplomatic talks
initiate public protests
initiate a military operation
HIDE ANSWER
The statement below is from President James Monroe’s Message to Congress on December 2, 1823.
"The citizens of the United States cherish …liberty and happiness of their fellow men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part…, It is only when our rights are invaded, or seriously menaced, that we resent injuries, or make preparation for our defense."
What impact has this statement had on modern U.S. involvement in international conflicts?
The government should limit the spread of Communism.
The government should protect Communism
The government should limit the spread of oligarchy
The government should protect oligarchy
Check all of the boxes that the United States is involved with.
United Nations
NATO
World Court
World Heath Organization
Which example would be a reason why the United States used military force to end the conflict?
A country has begun production of nuclear weapons.
B. A country has increased the size of its armed forces.
C. A country has raised tariffs on goods from the United States.
D. A country has elected a leader unfriendly to the United States.
Which of the following is an example of U.S. foreign policy?
A. The government operates national parks.
B. The government sets the income tax rates.
C. The government sends convicted criminals to jail.
D. The government sends military aid to an overseas crisis.
Which two scenarios would be an example of a domestic policy?
A. Great Society programs helped to rebuild the sluggish U. S. economy.
Great Society programs addressed problems with racial injustice in the United States.
Great Society programs called for increased U.S. political cooperation with countries around the world.
Programs allowed the money from the United States to help with other countries effects by war.
