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WorksheetsInternational Conflicts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which event led to the United States declaring war in World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The invasion of Poland
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Battle of Britain
What does the term 'neutrality' mean?
A) A policy of favoring one side over the other
B) A policy of not favoring one side or the other
C) A policy of aggressive action
D) A policy of isolation
The political cartoon is trying to convey that communism is:
a threat that requires collective action to stop.
a beneficial system for society.
irrelevant to modern politics.
a minor issue that can be ignored.
In the cartoon labeled 'No Pushover', the bear labeled 'Russia' represents:
A threat to other countries
A symbol of peace
An ally to the United States
A neutral entity
The Korean War was a conflict between which two countries?
North Korea and South Korea
China and Japan
United States and Soviet Union
Vietnam and Cambodia
What is the Bay of Pigs?
A bay in the Caribbean Sea in Cuba
A mountain range in Cuba
A river in Cuba
A desert in Cuba
The information is about the Marshall Plan:
Which of the following was a long-term result of the Marshall Plan on these European countries?
Most have parliamentary governments.
Most have been strong supporters of communists.
Many have been strong allies of the United States.
Many have economies that are dependent on the United States
What was the duration of the Iran Hostage Crisis?
A) 365 days
B) 444 days
C) 500 days
D) 300 days
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.
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
Which war faced significant opposition and protests back in the United States?
The Korean War
The Vietnam War
The Iraq War
The Gulf War
In World War II, the United States helped the Allied Powers fight against Germany, Italy, and _________?
Vietnam
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Which event is being described: After a Communist revolution, the US sent CIA-trained Cuban refugees to overthrow Cuba's government. The invasion failed, and the Cuba remained under Communist rule.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Gulf War II
Bay of Pigs
Vietnam War
