Documents

Question 1

Articles of Confederation

Answer 1

1st US gov.

Failed bcuz national gov. was too weak

Question 2

Constitution

Answer 2

Blueprint for the American government

Question 3

Bill of Rights

Answer 3

First 10 amendments of the Constitution, guarantees individual rights

Question 4

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 4

Presidential message said Europe should not interfere in the affairs of Latin America &
US would not interfere in European affairs

Question 5

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 5

Addendum to the Monroe Doctrine,

US would use force to protect Latin America

Question 6

Zimmerman Note

Answer 6

Telegram from Germany to Mexico offering help in recovering territory in the southwest US

Question 7

The Fourteen Points

Answer 7

President Wilson’s plan for peace after World War I,

proposed the a League of Nation

Question 8

Truman Doctrine

Answer 8

US would support people resisting takeover from hostile forces within or outside of their countries

Question 9

Marshall Plan

Answer 9

Secretary of State, Marshall’s plan to provide aid to help Europe rebuild after World War II

Question 10

Pentagon Papers

Answer 10

Defense Department document revealing government’s lack of honesty and it’s communication about Vietnam

Question 11

Declaration of Independence

Answer 11

Announced the separation of colonies from England