Chapter 13 Quiz

Question 1

What was one of the unintended consequences of Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy ?

Answer 1

Resentment of American Power

Question 2

Name the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council. China, France, Russia,

Answer 2

United Kingdom

United States

Question 3

This 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; violates human rights; and threatens regional or world security

Answer 3

Rogue nations

Question 4

What term is used to describe American policy toward communism during the Cold War and led to combat in Korea and Vietnam ?

Answer 4

Containment

Question 5

What term means U.S. government offices or residences that are located in foreign capitals ?

Answer 5

Embassies

Question 6

During the Cold War the United States worked vigorously to prevent the spread of

Answer 6

Communism

Question 7

What secretary of state successfully persuaded the Arab nations to lift the oil embargo in the early 1970 ?

Answer 7

Henry Kissinger

Question 8

Which U.S. president worked out the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel ?

Answer 8

Jimmy Carter

Question 9

Who negotiated the first treaty between Japan and a Western nation ?

Answer 9

Matthew Perry

Question 10

Which is the oldest and most prestigious cabinet department ?

Answer 10

Department of State

Question 11

Who led the first diplomatic mission from the United States ?

Answer 11

Benjamin Franklin

Question 12

Which two countries have used funds from the Agency for International Development to build themselves strong, independent economies ?

Answer 12

Taiwan and South Korea

Question 13

Who was president during the Cuban missile crisis ?

Answer 13

John Kennedy

Question 14

Where did the united states perform peacekeeping missions in the 1990s ?

Answer 14

Somalia and the Balkans

Question 15

Explain the role of each of the following in making foreign policy; the president, the White House offices, Congress, and media

Answer 15

President- occupies the center stage in the making of foreign policy because of the powers granted to him by the constitution
White House offices- it goes to different departments
Congress- shares the power in making the policy
Media- ability to provide world news, commentary, and analysis nearly instantaneously is a powerful force in shaping public opinion

Question 16

Discuss three of the challenges that the United States faces today in making foreign policy

Answer 16

War and weapons- deals with terrorism, rogue nations, regional conflicts, and weapons of mass destruction
Globalization- mainly used with politicians and economics
Anti-Americansim- deals with “cultural imperialism”

Question 17

Both presidential candidates in 1940 campaigned on the promise what during their campaign ?

Answer 17

To keep the boys out of the war

Question 18

Who warned the young United States about foreign involvements ?

Answer 18

Theodore Roosevelt

Question 19

The most important duty in which branch is secure beach lands for sea, air, and land operations ?

Answer 19

Marines

Question 20

Which branch of the military grew out of another branch and is now independent ?

Answer 20

Air Force