Chapter 13 quiz Flashcards
What was one of the unintended consequences of Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy?
Latin America’s nations’ growing resentment of American power
Name the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.
China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States
What term is applied to a country that seeks to develop weapons of mass destruction; supplies, supports, or provides a safe haven for terrorist organizations; disregards international law; violated human rights; and threatens regional or world security?
Rogue Nation
What term is used to describe American policy toward communism during the Cold War and led to combat in Korea and Vietnam?
Containment
What term means U.S. government offices or residences that are located in foreign capitals?
Embassies
During the Cold War the United States worked vigorously to prevent the spread of…
Communism
What Secretary of State successfully persuaded the Arab nations to lift the oil embargo in the early 1970s?
Henry Kissinger
Which U.S. president worked out the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel?
Jimmy Carter
Who negotiated the first treaty between Japan and a Western nation?
Matthew Perry
Which is the oldest and most prestigious cabinet department?
State Department
Who led the first diplomatic mission from the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
Which two countries have used funds from the Agency for International Development to build themselves strong, independent economies?
Taiwan and South Korea
Who was the president during the Cuban missile crisis?
John Kennedy
Where did the United States perform peacekeeping missions in the 1990s?
Somalia and Bolivia
Explain the role of each of the following in making foreign policy: the president, the White House offices, Congress, and media.
The president confirms the laws and runs the country. The White House offices keeps up with the president. Congress creates and passes laws. The media interprets the information
