WorksheetsAmerica First Foreign Policy Concepts
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 16mins
Foreign policy is:
Buying and selling goods
How a country decides to work with other countries.
Choosing how to select leaders
Putting American interest over all other interests
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.
This is an example of:
America First foreign policy
Democracy
Globalism
Anti-Colonialism
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:
America First
Military Aid
Trumpism
Humanitarian Aid
Which of these is NOT a reason President Trump thinks the US should pursue an AMERICA FIRST foreign policy?
Other countries are taking advantage of the US
It's not the US' responsibility to take care of struggling nations
America has a responsibility to assist countries who want democracy and peace.
America cannot continue to pay to assist other countries because it's very expensive.
Which of these is NOT an example of foreign aid?
Spending on infrastructure in the US such as highways
A critic of the America First foreign policy would argue that:
An America First policy can hurt America's role as a leader and impair global cooperation.
An America First policy promotes manufacturing job growth in the US
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.
This decision illustrates a(n) _____ foreign policy.
America First
America became the world's sole SUPERPOWER after:
electing President Trump in 2020
withdrawing from NATO in 1990
WWII end in 1945
Agreeing to buy the title from China in 2024
Before US entry into WWII in 1941, the America First Committee worked to:
keep the US out of WWII
support troops with better equipment
strengthen the US military
provide funding for allies battling the Nazis
Since the end of WWII, the US has enacted a ____ foreign policy.
globalist
Based on this chart, the US spent about ____ per year on foreign aid between 2013 and 2021.
$60 million
$600 billion
$6 trillion
$60 billion
The person holding this sign probably:
supports a GLOBALIST foreign policy
voted for Donald Trump in 2024
lives in Canada
voted for Joe Biden in 2020
The US has pursued a GLOBALIST foreign policy for about ____ years.
80
One reason someone would support an AMERICA FIRST foreign policy is:
One reason someone may criticize the AMERICA FIRST foreign policy is:
It can lead to the US having less influence over other countries.
One example of how President Trump is enacting his AMERICA FIRST agenda is:
Placing tariffs on imports to protect American jobs.
Increasing taxes for large corporations.
Which of these illustrates an AMERICA FIRST perspective?
"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:
The United States should prioritize global collaboration to promote freedom and democracy.
“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?
It is likely that the person who drew this believes:
in Christianity as a solution.
America First will lead to complete global unity.
in the superiority of one culture over others.
America First will cost the US its position as a world leader.
What does this map suggest about US military power?
President Trump renegotiated the NAFTA trade deal during his first term because he believes NAFTA:
boosted Canadian economy.
NAFTA reduced tariffs on imports.
NAFTA hurt American workers by taking jobs.
NAFTA strengthened relations with Mexico.
Civics class is awesome for all of these reasons EXCEPT:
We study boring history and take notes all day.
The teacher is just fantastic. Friendly, helpful, and provides food.
You get to learn about stuff happening RIGHT NOW
We have plenty of chances to interact with our peers and move, no boring notes.
