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What was one primary reason for the implementation of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
What was one primary reason for the implementation of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
- To promote trade with European nations.
- To assert U.S. dominance over Latin America. (correct)
- To encourage European settlement in the Americas.
- To support European nations in their expansion efforts.
Which conflict led the U.S. to gain control of Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?
Which conflict led the U.S. to gain control of Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?
- War of 1812
- Mexican-American War
- World War I
- Spanish-American War (correct)
What event prompted the United States to enter World War I in 1917?
What event prompted the United States to enter World War I in 1917?
- The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Note (correct)
- The Russian Revolution
- The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
- The bombing of Pearl Harbor
What significant global conflict occurred between 1945 and 1991 that involved a series of proxy wars?
What significant global conflict occurred between 1945 and 1991 that involved a series of proxy wars?
Which branch of the U.S. government primarily holds the power to declare war?
Which branch of the U.S. government primarily holds the power to declare war?
What was a significant outcome of the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867?
What was a significant outcome of the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867?
Which event directly led to the United States' role in World War II?
Which event directly led to the United States' role in World War II?
During the Cold War, which of the following was a key characteristic of US foreign policy?
During the Cold War, which of the following was a key characteristic of US foreign policy?
How did the US respond to the tensions with China in the current context?
How did the US respond to the tensions with China in the current context?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations established in 1920?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations established in 1920?
What was a consequence of the Spanish-American War in 1898 for the United States?
What was a consequence of the Spanish-American War in 1898 for the United States?
Which of the following nations experienced proxy wars due to US foreign policy during the Cold War?
Which of the following nations experienced proxy wars due to US foreign policy during the Cold War?
Which branch of the US government has the authority to approve funding for military operations?
Which branch of the US government has the authority to approve funding for military operations?
How many times has Congress historically declared war?
How many times has Congress historically declared war?
What is the primary role of the President of the United States during wartime?
What is the primary role of the President of the United States during wartime?
Flashcards
Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
U.S. policy of preventing European intervention in the Americas.
Territorial Expansion
Territorial Expansion
Acquiring new land by the U.S. throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
US Military Spending
US Military Spending
The amount the U.S. spends on its military, significantly higher than most other countries.
Cold War
Cold War
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US Presidents Role in War
US Presidents Role in War
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Washington's Warning
Washington's Warning
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Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
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Mexican-American War
Mexican-American War
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Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War
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Panama Canal
Panama Canal
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WWI Entry
WWI Entry
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League of Nations
League of Nations
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WWII Entry
WWII Entry
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Study Notes
US Foreign Policy History
- George Washington advised against foreign entanglements.
- 1803: Louisiana Purchase expanded US territory.
- 1812: War with Britain.
- 1823: Monroe Doctrine asserted US hegemony over Latin America, preventing European intervention.
- 1846-1848: Mexican-American War; US gained significant western territories (New Mexico, Utah, etc.).
- 1867: Alaska purchased from Russia.
- 1898: Spanish-American War; US acquired Cuba, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and annexed Hawaii.
- 1903-1914: Panama Canal constructed, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
- 1917: US entered WWI after Lusitania sinking and the Zimmerman Note.
- 1920: League of Nations formed to promote international peace.
- 1941: US entered WWII after Pearl Harbor.
- 1945: US joined the United Nations; Cold War began.
- 1945-1991: Cold War period with proxy wars (Korea, Vietnam, Cuba).
- 1990-1991: First Iraq War.
- 2001-2021: War in Afghanistan.
- 2003-2011: Second Iraq War.
- Current tensions: China, Ukraine War.
Key War/Conflict Information
- Congress has declared war 11 times.
- US troops have been deployed over 280 times.
- President is Commander in Chief, with oversight from the Secretary of Defense, National Security Advisor, and CIA. Congress approves military funding.
Military Spending and Presence
- US military budget: $754 billion per year (largest globally).
- Other notable military spending: China and India (~250billioncombined),Russia(Â 250 billion combined), Russia (~250billioncombined),Russia(Â 60 billion).
- Global military presence: 750 bases in 80 countries.
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Description
Explore the significant milestones in US foreign policy from George Washington's warning against entanglements to contemporary conflicts. This quiz covers territorial expansions, major wars, and the evolution of international relations. Test your knowledge on how these events shaped America's role in the world.
