Question 1

How would most observers describe U.S. foreign policy between World Wars I and II?
A) Multilateralist.
B) Isolationist.
C) Interventionist.
D) Unilateralist.

Accepted Answer

Between World Wars I and II, the United States adopted an isolationist stance, largely withdrawing from European affairs and focusing on domestic issues. This was characterized by policies such as the refusal to join the League of Nations and the enactment of the Neutrality Acts in the 1930s.

Question 2

How would most observers describe U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?
A) Multilateralist.
B) Isolationist.
C) Interventionist.
D) Unilateralist.

Accepted Answer

During the Cold War, the United States adopted an interventionist approach to foreign policy, actively engaging in various international conflicts and political affairs to counter Soviet influence and spread democracy.

Question 3

Which of the following does not represent an American value?
A) Individualism.
B) Rule of law.
C) Democracy.
D) State capitalism

Accepted Answer

State capitalism, where the state has control over the economy and acts as the dominant actor in the market, does not represent an American value. American values traditionally emphasize free-market capitalism, individualism, democracy, and the rule of law.

Question 4

Which of the following represented the successful spread of American values?
A) Japan after World War II.
B) Russia after the Cold War.
C) Vietnam after the Vietnam War.
D) Iraq after 2003.

Accepted Answer

Japan after World War II is a notable example of the successful spread of American values, particularly in terms of democracy, economic practices, and cultural influences. Following its defeat, Japan underwent a period of reconstruction under the supervision of the United States, which included the establishment of a new constitution and democratic government, economic reforms, and the promotion of peace and international cooperation.

Question 5

Which of the following was recommended by George Washington in his "Farewell Address"?
A) Joining France in an alliance of democracies.
B) Remaining outside of alliances
C) Concluding an alliance with Great Britain.
D) Annexing Canada.

Accepted Answer

In his "Farewell Address," George Washington advised the United States to avoid permanent alliances with foreign nations, emphasizing neutrality and independence in foreign affairs.

Question 6

Why did America's George Washington resist trying to spread American values overseas?
A) To protect U.S. industry.
B) America was still a weak country.
C) The attraction of opening the West.
D) Dismay at the French Revolution.

Accepted Answer

George Washington resisted spreading American values overseas because America was still a young and relatively weak country, focusing on internal development and stability rather than international influence.

Question 7

Which of the following reflected American multilateralism?
A) Failure to sign the Kyoto Protocol.
B) The 2003 invasion of Iraq.
C) Refusal to join the International Criminal Court.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

None of the options provided (A, B, C) reflect American multilateralism. Each of them represents instances where the United States either acted unilaterally or opted out of international agreements or institutions, contrary to the principles of multilateralism, which involves cooperating and working with multiple countries.

Question 8

Which of the following are sometimes known as sovereignty-minded multilateralists?
A) Republicans.
B) Federalists.
C) Democrats.
D) Socialists.

Accepted Answer

Republicans are sometimes referred to as sovereignty-minded multilateralists because they often emphasize the importance of maintaining national sovereignty while engaging in international cooperation and agreements. This approach seeks to balance the benefits of multilateralism with a strong emphasis on protecting national interests and autonomy.

Question 9

Which of the following represents the American position on the legality of interventionism?
A) Intervention without United Nations approval is illegal.
B) Intervention is prohibited because it violates another country's sovereignty.
C) Invention is only legal when it is undertaken for humanitarian reasons.
D) States retain the right to determine which interests are sufficiently vital to justify intervention.

Accepted Answer

The American position on the legality of interventionism often emphasizes the right of states to determine their own interests and to decide when those interests are sufficiently vital to justify intervention. This perspective allows for a broader interpretation of when intervention might be considered legal or justified, beyond strict adherence to international norms or UN approval.

Question 10

Which of the following was the golden age of U.S. grand strategy?
A) The post-Cold War world.
B) The years before World War I.
C) The years following the Revolutionary War.
D) The Cold War.

Accepted Answer

The Cold War is often considered the golden age of U.S. grand strategy due to the clear focus on containing the spread of communism, led by the Soviet Union, which unified American political and military efforts. This period saw the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies such as the Marshall Plan and the establishment of NATO, reflecting a high level of strategic coherence and purpose.

Question 11

Which of the following treaties resolved U.S.-Spanish territorial disputes and gave American ships access to the Mississippi River?
A) Jay Treaty (1794).
B) Treaty of Brownstone (1808).
C) Treaty of San Lorenzo (1795).
D) Treaty of Fort Wayne (1803).

Accepted Answer

The Treaty of San Lorenzo, also known as Pinckney's Treaty, resolved U.S.-Spanish territorial disputes and granted American ships the right to navigate the Mississippi River and to deposit goods at the port of New Orleans for three years.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the first-century foreign policy of the U.S.?
A) Isolation from the rest of the world.
B) An effort to expand the country's borders.
C) Involvement in the Concert of Europe.
D) Humanitarian intervention.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which two events illustrated the tension between isolationism and internationalism in 19^th-century U.S. foreign policy. A) The Spanish-American War and the annexation of Hawaii. B) The Civil War and the Mexican-American War. C) The Louisiana Purchase and the Monroe Doctrine. D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
A) Prevent European countries from reoccupying their former colonies the Americas.
B) End Spanish occupation of Central and South America.
C) Reduce British influence in Canada.
D) Foster reconciliation with Napoleonic France.

Accepted Answer

The Monroe Doctrine was primarily aimed at preventing European powers from establishing or re-establishing colonies in the Americas, asserting that any attempt to do so would be viewed as an act of aggression requiring U.S. intervention.

Question 15

Which European country approved of and supported the Monroe Doctrine.
A) Prussia.
B) Great Britain.
C) Austria.
D) Russia.

Accepted Answer

Great Britain supported the Monroe Doctrine because it aligned with its own interests in preventing European powers, particularly Spain, from regaining control over their former colonies in the Americas, which had become significant trading partners for the British.

Question 16

Which of the following did the Monroe Doctrine best reflect?
A) Multilateralism.
B) Unilateralism.
C) Isolationism.
D) Non-interventionism.

Accepted Answer

The Monroe Doctrine reflected unilateralism because it was a unilateral declaration by the United States to European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere, asserting U.S. influence in the region without seeking the support or cooperation of other nations.

Question 17

Which of the following eras reflected American interventionism?
A) 1792-1823.
B) 1823-1914.
C) 1918-1939.

Accepted Answer

The era from 1823-1914 reflects American interventionism, particularly with the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, which asserted U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere, and the subsequent expansionist policies leading up to World War I.

Question 18

When did the United States acquire the Philippines and Puerto Rico?
A) The Mexican-American War.
B) The Seven Years War.
C) The Spanish-American War.
D) World War I.

Accepted Answer

The United States acquired the Philippines and Puerto Rico as a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898.

Question 19

Which U.S. president sought to annex Texas, Mexican California, and the Oregon Territory?
A) James K. Polk.
B) William Henry Harrison.
C) John Tyler.
D) Zachary Taylor.

Accepted Answer

James K. Polk was known for his expansionist policy, which included the annexation of Texas, advocating for the acquisition of California from Mexico, and the settlement of the Oregon Territory dispute with Britain.

Question 20

Which of the following was a consequence of the Platt Amendment?
A) American acquisition of the Philippines.
B) American acquisition of Guantánamo, Cuba.
C) American annexation of Hawaii.
D) American annexation of the Philippines.

Accepted Answer

The Platt Amendment allowed the United States to lease or buy lands for the purpose of establishing naval bases and coaling stations in Cuba, leading to the American acquisition of Guantánamo Bay.

Quiz 2: Competing Currents in Us Foreign Policy

How would most observers describe U.S. foreign policy between World Wars I and II?

How would most observers describe U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War?

Which of the following does not represent an American value?

Which of the following represented the successful spread of American values?

Which of the following was recommended by George Washington in his "Farewell Address"?

Why did America's George Washington resist trying to spread American values overseas?

Which of the following reflected American multilateralism?

Which of the following are sometimes known as sovereignty-minded multilateralists?

Which of the following represents the American position on the legality of interventionism?

Which of the following was the golden age of U.S. grand strategy?

Which of the following treaties resolved U.S.-Spanish territorial disputes and gave American ships access to the Mississippi River?

Which of the following best describes the first-century foreign policy of the U.S.?

Which two events illustrated the tension between isolationism and internationalism in 19th-century U.S. foreign policy.

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

Which European country approved of and supported the Monroe Doctrine.

Which of the following did the Monroe Doctrine best reflect?

Which of the following eras reflected American interventionism?

When did the United States acquire the Philippines and Puerto Rico?

Which U.S. president sought to annex Texas, Mexican California, and the Oregon Territory?

Which of the following was a consequence of the Platt Amendment?

Which two events illustrated the tension between isolationism and internationalism in 19^th-century U.S. foreign policy.