12 Questions
What did the signers of the Declaration of Independence believe in?
Individual autonomy and collective cooperation
In what way was the United States seen as both country and cause from the beginning?
As a global political revolution
What did John Quincy Adams consider the Declaration of Independence to be?
A cornerstone of a global political revolution
Why did John Quincy Adams believe that the United States would have to survive in the bad old international system?
To protect the revolution and perfect the union
What did Secretary of State John Quincy Adams foresee about the global spread of democratic republics?
It would take centuries to materialize
What was considered to be the top priorities for the fledgling republic by John Quincy Adams?
'Protecting the revolution and perfecting the union'
What did Adams warn about, similar to Washington's warning about alliances and balance-of-power politics?
The dangers of ideological crusades
Why could the American grand strategy of the era work effectively?
Due to protection by geography and British naval supremacy
How did American power shift in the twentieth century compared to the nineteenth century?
American power increased while British power declined
What new grand strategy was needed by the United States in the twentieth century according to the text?
Engaging more with the world
How did the United States aim to resolve the tension between its interests and ideals in foreign policy?
By applying lessons from its domestic founding to foreign policy
What did the gradual interactions between countries eventually aim to develop into?
Communities, starting with functional relationships
Test your knowledge on the United States' origins and the liberal order with this quiz based on Gideon Rose's work. Explore the radical experiment, the founders' beliefs, and the establishment of a limited government through key historical events.
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