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America First Foreign Policy Concepts

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Foreign policy is:

a)

Buying and selling goods

b)

How a country decides to work with other countries.

c)

Choosing how to select leaders

d)

Putting American interest over all other interests

2.

The U.S. reduces foreign aid to several Central American countries, citing concerns about corruption and the countries' failure to prevent migration to the U.S. The administration argues that the aid money is being misused and that the countries should be taking more responsibility.

2.

This is an example of:

a)

America First foreign policy

b)

Democracy

c)

Globalism

d)

Anti-Colonialism

3.

A major flood has killed tens of thousands of people in the Philippines. America sends millions of bottles of water and canned food to assist the people. This is an example of:

a)

America First

b)

Military Aid

c)

Trumpism

d)

Humanitarian Aid

4.

Which of these is NOT a reason President Trump thinks the US should pursue an AMERICA FIRST foreign policy?

a)

Other countries are taking advantage of the US

b)

It's not the US' responsibility to take care of struggling nations

c)

America has a responsibility to assist countries who want democracy and peace.

d)

America cannot continue to pay to assist other countries because it's very expensive.

5.

Which of these is NOT an example of foreign aid?

a)

Spending on infrastructure in the US such as highways

b)
Global health initiatives
c)
International military assistance
d)
Foreign educational programs
6.

A critic of the America First foreign policy would argue that:

a)

An America First policy can hurt America's role as a leader and impair global cooperation.

b)

An America First policy promotes manufacturing job growth in the US

c)
An America First policy strengthens global alliances.
d)
International cooperation is less important than national interests.
7.

The U.S. withdraws from the Paris Agreement, an international accord aimed at combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The administration argues that the agreement would harm the American economy and put the U.S. at a disadvantage.

7.

This decision illustrates a(n) _____ foreign policy.

a)
aggressive
b)
isolationist
c)

America First

d)
diplomatic
8.

America became the world's sole SUPERPOWER after:

a)

electing President Trump in 2020

b)

withdrawing from NATO in 1990

c)

WWII end in 1945

d)

Agreeing to buy the title from China in 2024

9.

Before US entry into WWII in 1941, the America First Committee worked to:

a)

keep the US out of WWII

b)

support troops with better equipment

c)

strengthen the US military

d)

provide funding for allies battling the Nazis

10.

Since the end of WWII, the US has enacted a ____ foreign policy.

a)
neutral
b)
isolationist
c)
protectionist
d)

globalist

11.

Based on this chart, the US spent about ____ per year on foreign aid between 2013 and 2021.

a)

$60 million

b)

$600 billion

c)

$6 trillion

d)

$60 billion

12.

The person holding this sign probably:

a)

supports a GLOBALIST foreign policy

b)

voted for Donald Trump in 2024

c)

lives in Canada

d)

voted for Joe Biden in 2020

13.

The US has pursued a GLOBALIST foreign policy for about ____ years.

a)
30
b)

80

c)
50
d)
100
14.

One reason someone would support an AMERICA FIRST foreign policy is:

a)
It encourages foreign aid to developing countries.
b)
It prioritizes national interests and economic growth for American citizens.
c)
It promotes international trade agreements without restrictions.
d)
It focuses on global cooperation and alliances.
15.

One reason someone may criticize the AMERICA FIRST foreign policy is:

a)
It increases economic growth.
b)
It enhances national security.
c)
It promotes global cooperation.
d)

It can lead to the US having less influence over other countries.

16.

One example of how President Trump is enacting his AMERICA FIRST agenda is:

a)
Signing international trade agreements to lower prices.
b)

Placing tariffs on imports to protect American jobs.

c)
Increasing immigration to boost the workforce.
d)

Increasing taxes for large corporations.

17.

Which of these illustrates an AMERICA FIRST perspective?

a)
Supporting international trade agreements without restrictions.
b)
Encouraging foreign investment in American companies.
c)
Prioritizing American jobs and industries over foreign interests.
d)
Promoting global cooperation over national interests.
18.

"America First sends a signal to the global community that the United States no longer wants to carry the torch of freedom and democracy, which shines brighter through inclusion and collaboration."

It is likely that the person who said this believes:

a)

The United States should prioritize global collaboration to promote freedom and democracy.

b)
The United States should focus solely on domestic issues without engaging globally.
c)
Global collaboration is unnecessary for promoting freedom and democracy.
d)
America First is a strategy that enhances international relations.
19.

“Globalization has made the financial elites who donate to politicians very wealthy, but it’s left millions and millions of our workers with nothing but poverty and heartache—and our towns and cities with empty factories and plants,” President Trump said.

What claim is Trump making about the impact of globalism?

a)
Globalization has equally benefited workers and elites.
b)
Globalization has only improved local economies without affecting elites.
c)
Globalization has led to more factories and jobs in local communities.
d)
Globalization has enriched financial elites but harmed workers and local economies.
20.

It is likely that the person who drew this believes:

a)

in Christianity as a solution.

b)

America First will lead to complete global unity.

c)

in the superiority of one culture over others.

d)

America First will cost the US its position as a world leader.

21.

What does this map suggest about US military power?

a)
The US has minimal military presence worldwide.
b)
The US is withdrawing its military from most countries.
c)
The US has no military bases outside its borders.
d)
The US has extensive global military power and presence.
22.

President Trump renegotiated the NAFTA trade deal during his first term because he believes NAFTA:

a)

boosted Canadian economy.

b)

NAFTA reduced tariffs on imports.

c)

NAFTA hurt American workers by taking jobs.

d)

NAFTA strengthened relations with Mexico.

23.

Civics class is awesome for all of these reasons EXCEPT:

a)

We study boring history and take notes all day.

b)

The teacher is just fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and provides food.

c)

You get to learn about stuff happening RIGHT NOW

d)

We have plenty of chances to interact with our peers and move, no boring notes.