What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan (1948) in US foreign policy?
a) To combat the spread of communism in Asia
b) To provide financial aid for the reconstruction of Europe
c) To promote democracy in Latin America
d) To support US military bases in Europe
Which doctrine was established by President Harry S. Truman to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War?
a) Monroe Doctrine
b) Truman Doctrine
c) Eisenhower Doctrine
d) Nixon Doctrine
What is the main principle behind the US policy of “containment” during the Cold War?
a) Preventing the spread of communism
b) Encouraging economic trade with communist nations
c) Promoting the spread of democracy
d) Supporting the independence of former colonies
Which event led to the US’s involvement in the Vietnam War?
a) The Cuban Missile Crisis
b) The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
c) The Berlin Airlift
d) The Suez Crisis
Which US president is known for implementing the “Open Door Policy” in China?
a) Theodore Roosevelt
b) Woodrow Wilson
c) Franklin D. Roosevelt
d) William McKinley
The USA’s decision to intervene in the Korean War was motivated by which of the following?
a) To stop Japanese imperialism
b) To prevent the spread of communism in Asia
c) To secure oil resources in the Middle East
d) To support Chinese nationalism
Which US foreign policy initiative sought to prevent the spread of Soviet influence in the Western Hemisphere?
a) The Monroe Doctrine
b) The Marshall Plan
c) The Eisenhower Doctrine
d) The Roosevelt Corollary
Which US foreign policy initiative focused on military and economic aid to Middle Eastern countries in the 1950s?
a) The Marshall Plan
b) The Eisenhower Doctrine
c) The Truman Doctrine
d) The Gulf War Initiative
Which 1972 agreement between the US and the Soviet Union aimed to limit nuclear weapons?
a) SALT I
b) Helsinki Accords
c) INF Treaty
d) New START Treaty
Which US foreign policy document emphasized the need for the US to remain neutral in European conflicts and avoid alliances?
a) The Monroe Doctrine
b) The Treaty of Versailles
c) The Washington Farewell Address
d) The Bretton Woods Agreement
Which military intervention in the 1990s marked the first US-led intervention in the Persian Gulf region?
a) Operation Desert Storm
b) Operation Iraqi Freedom
c) Operation Enduring Freedom
d) Operation Restore Hope
The US’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement under President Trump was primarily due to concerns over:
a) Economic costs
b) Environmental impacts
c) China’s lack of commitment
d) NATO alliances
What was the primary aim of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
a) To increase military cooperation between the US, Canada, and Mexico
b) To establish a common currency between the US, Canada, and Mexico
c) To reduce trade barriers and tariffs between the US, Canada, and Mexico
d) To promote democratic governance in Latin America
Which US foreign policy initiative provided substantial financial aid to rebuild European economies after World War II?
a) The Truman Doctrine
b) The Marshall Plan
c) The Monroe Doctrine
d) The Berlin Airlift
What major US foreign policy failure occurred in 1961, when an attempted invasion in Cuba failed?
a) Bay of Pigs Invasion
b) Cuban Missile Crisis
c) The Panama Canal Crisis
d) The Cuban Revolution
Which of the following was a key element of the US “War on Terror” launched after the 9/11 attacks?
a) Increased trade with the Middle East
b) Overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq
c) Establishment of a permanent military presence in Africa
d) Expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Which US president is associated with the foreign policy doctrine of “American Exceptionalism”?
a) Franklin D. Roosevelt
b) John F. Kennedy
c) George W. Bush
d) Barack Obama
The USA’s involvement in the 1990-1991 Gulf War was primarily a response to:
a) Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
b) Syrian invasion of Lebanon
c) Iranian hostage crisis
d) Saudi Arabia’s request for military aid
Which of the following was a major US foreign policy initiative during the Cold War to promote the spread of democracy?
a) Berlin Airlift
b) Containment strategy
c) Strategic Defense Initiative
d) Great Society Program
What major international organization was established after World War II to promote peace and cooperation among nations, with heavy US involvement?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) European Union (EU)
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Which major US foreign policy event took place in 2003, involving military intervention in the Middle East?
a) Operation Desert Storm
b) Operation Enduring Freedom
c) Operation Iraqi Freedom
d) Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Which agreement, signed in 2015, was a multilateral attempt to address nuclear proliferation concerns with Iran?
a) Paris Climate Agreement
b) Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)
c) START Treaty
d) Camp David Accords
Which US president first announced the “Pivot to Asia” strategy, emphasizing a shift in foreign policy focus towards the Asia-Pacific region?
a) Bill Clinton
b) George W. Bush
c) Barack Obama
d) Donald Trump
The US government’s response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 included:
a) Trade sanctions
b) Military intervention in Ukraine
c) Diplomatic support for Russia’s actions
d) Economic aid to Russia
Which US foreign policy strategy focuses on reducing the presence of the military in the Middle East while increasing diplomatic engagement with other regions?
a) Isolationism
b) Containment
c) Realpolitik
d) Engagement and multilateralism
Which of the following is an example of US foreign policy in response to the 9/11 attacks?
a) Expansion of NATO to Eastern Europe
b) Implementation of the War on Terror
c) Normalization of relations with Cuba
d) Establishment of the World Trade Organization
Which international agreement did the USA withdraw from under President Trump, citing its economic disadvantages?
a) The Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)
b) The Paris Climate Agreement
c) The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
d) The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
What was the objective of the US-led NATO airstrikes in Kosovo in 1999?
a) To overthrow the Serbian government
b) To prevent ethnic cleansing and atrocities against Albanians
c) To expand NATO’s presence in the Balkans
d) To protect oil resources in the region
The US policy of “Free Trade” has led to the creation of which major agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico?
a) The World Trade Organization
b) The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
c) The Marshall Plan
d) The Eisenhower Doctrine
The US’s decision to impose tariffs on China in 2018 was part of a broader strategy to address:
a) Intellectual property theft
b) Military expansion
c) Human rights abuses
d) Trade imbalances
Which US policy stance during the Cold War led to significant military interventions in Korea and Vietnam?
a) Isolationism
b) Detente
c) Containment
d) American Exceptionalism
What US foreign policy document emphasized opposition to European colonization in the Americas in the 19th century?
a) Monroe Doctrine
b) Roosevelt Corollary
c) Truman Doctrine
d) Eisenhower Doctrine
