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WorksheetsCh 17 - American Foreign Policy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
SS.7.C.3.3
Which constitutional power helps the President in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy?
the power to declare war on foreign nations
the power to receive ambassadors from foreign countries
the power to ratify treaties negotiated with foreign countries
the power to make final appropriations for the U.S. State Department
SS.7.C.4.1
The diagram above shows details about the federal government.
Which phrase completes the diagram?
How Congress influences U.S. domestic policy
How Congress influences U.S. foreign policy
How the State Department manages U.S. foreign policy
How the House Committee on Foreign Affairs investigates issues
SS.7.C.4.3
The speech below was delivered to Congress by President Harry Truman in 1947.
"I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures... If tee falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world and we shall surely endanger the welfare of our own nation."
Which foreign-policy goal did President Truman have in this speech?
to prevent genocide around the world
to protect the security of the United States
to encourage foreign trade with the United States
to achieve world peace through international organizations
SS.7.C.4.3
What was the primary reason for U.S. involvement in Korea and Vietnam?
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 help these peoples improve their economies
SS.7.C.4.1
Which action would be an example of a foreign-policy decision?
Congress changes the naturalization rules for immigrants wishing to become citizens
The President signs an executive order modifying emissions standards for power plants burning coal.
Congress passes a law providing tax benefits to companies
manufacturing cars using electrical power
The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands.
SS.7.C.4.2
The two paragraphs above describe an international organization.
What was the general purpose behind this organization?
to create a giant trade zone with Canada and Mexico
to maintain peace and security while encouraging human rights
to settle disputes between countries peacefully in the World Court
to form a defensive alliance against attacks by potential aggressors
SS.7.C.4.1
President George Washington gave the advice below in his Farewell Address of 1796.
"The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop."
Which later event most closely followed President Washington's advice?
The United States annexed the Philippines in 1898.
Congress supplied ships to Britain for cash in 1940.
Americans decided not to join the League of Nations in 1920.
President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in 1917.
SS.7.C.4.2
Which organization has the U.S. government as a member?
Doctors without Borders
International Red Cross
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
SS.7.C.4.1
The two paragraphs above describe events during the Presidency of Bill Clinton.
What was President Clinton's reason for using "economic sanctions" in this example?
to stop the spread of Communism to India
to prohibit Pakistan from testing nuclear weapons
to discourage India from testing any more nuclear weapons
to stop Indians from celebrating their successful nuclear program
SS.7.C.4.1
A country with which the United States has a military alliance faces a civil war from ethnic conflict. Based on U.S. foreign policy, which is an appropriate first response?
make a public protest in the United Nations
impose economic sanctions against the country
send U.S. troops to that country to restore order
encourage peaceful negotiations between the parties
SS.7.C.4.2
The list above identifies several organizations.
What purpose is common to all of these organizations?
military isolation
collective security
defensive alliances
international cooperation
SS.7.C.4.2
Which international organization gives governments and private citizens an opportunity to provide food and healthcare?
WTO
NATO
UNICEF
The World Court
SS.7.C.4.2
President Woodrow Wilson presented a list of Fourteen Points to Congress in January 1918. The excerpt below is the fourteenth point.
"A general association of nations must be formed under specific covenants for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike."
Which organization was formed as a result of President Wilson's suggestion?
The United Nations
The European Union
The League of Nations
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
SS.7.C.4.3
Why did President Roosevelt consider December 7, 1941, a "date which will live in infamy"?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
Nazi Germany invaded Poland.
North Korea attacked South Korea.
Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center.
SS.7.C.4.3
The Joint Resolution below was passed by Congress on April 6, 1917.
"Therefore be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United State of America in Congress assembled, that the state of war between the United States and the Imperial German Government which has thus been thrust upon the United States is hereby formally declared; and that the President be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the Government to carry on war against the Imperial German Government."
Which event led to this Joint Resolution?
the German invasion of Poland
a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
submarine attacks on American ships
a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
