Which of these is a core principle of U.S. foreign policy post-World War II?
a) Isolationism
b) Containment
c) Economic protectionism
d) Imperialism
Which major global organization was created following World War II to promote international cooperation and prevent conflicts?
a) NATO
b) United Nations
c) European Union
d) World Trade Organization
Which of these regions is a primary focus of U.S. foreign policy due to its geopolitical importance and natural resources?
a) Latin America
b) Sub-Saharan Africa
c) Middle East
d) Eastern Europe
Which military alliance did the United States lead to counter the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
a) SEATO
b) Warsaw Pact
c) NATO
d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
What U.S. foreign policy doctrine, declared in 1823, warned European nations against interfering in the Americas?
a) Monroe Doctrine
b) Truman Doctrine
c) Roosevelt Corollary
d) Eisenhower Doctrine
Which event marked the beginning of the U.S. war on terrorism in the 21st century?
a) Gulf War
b) 9/11 Attacks
c) Korean War
d) Bay of Pigs Invasion
Which of these countries did the U.S. invade in 2003 under the pretext of weapons of mass destruction?
a) Afghanistan
b) Iraq
c) Libya
d) Syria
What key initiative was launched by the U.S. in 2009 to reset relations with Russia?
a) Peace Corps
b) New START Treaty
c) Cuban Missile Crisis Agreement
d) Obama Doctrine
Which of these nations is considered a key ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region?
a) India
b) Japan
c) Pakistan
d) North Korea
Which economic agreement did the U.S. sign in 1994 with Canada and Mexico to promote trade?
a) Trans-Pacific Partnership
b) European Union Agreement
c) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
d) World Trade Organization
Which of these is a major focus of U.S. foreign policy concerning China?
a) Trade relations and intellectual property
b) Military expansion in the South China Sea
c) Immigration policy
d) Human rights abuses in Tibet
What is the purpose of U.S. economic sanctions on countries like Iran and North Korea?
a) Promote human rights
b) Prevent nuclear proliferation
c) Foster trade relations
d) Support regime change
Which U.S. foreign policy action is considered to be a response to the threat of terrorism from Al-Qaeda?
a) Operation Desert Storm
b) Operation Enduring Freedom
c) Operation Rolling Thunder
d) Operation Iraqi Freedom
Which U.S. foreign policy initiative was aimed at reducing nuclear arms during the Cold War?
a) Marshall Plan
b) Camp David Accords
c) SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)
d) Monroe Doctrine
Which global power has the U.S. been in competition with for geopolitical influence, especially in Africa and the Asia-Pacific region?
a) Russia
b) Japan
c) China
d) European Union
Which U.S. foreign policy doctrine, introduced in 1947, promised economic and military assistance to countries resisting communism?
a) Truman Doctrine
b) Eisenhower Doctrine
c) Carter Doctrine
d) Monroe Doctrine
What is the purpose of U.S. foreign aid to developing countries?
a) Economic dominance
b) Humanitarian assistance and political influence
c) Military assistance only
d) Investment in energy resources
What U.S. foreign policy initiative was intended to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia?
a) The Marshall Plan
b) The Domino Theory
c) The Monroe Doctrine
d) The Eisenhower Doctrine
Which international body does the U.S. actively participate in to address global environmental issues?
a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
b) World Bank
c) International Monetary Fund
d) World Health Organization
Which U.S. president initiated the “War on Drugs” in the 1980s?
a) John F. Kennedy
b) Ronald Reagan
c) Bill Clinton
d) George H.W. Bush
Which of the following regions is of particular interest to U.S. foreign policy due to its vast oil reserves?
a) South America
b) Africa
c) Middle East
d) Eastern Europe
Which U.S. foreign policy stance is described by the principle of “deterrence” during the Cold War?
a) Promoting international trade
b) Preventing the spread of nuclear weapons through threat of retaliation
c) Supporting human rights
d) Expanding military bases worldwide
What U.S. foreign policy strategy has been primarily concerned with containing Russian influence in Europe and Eurasia?
a) Marshall Plan
b) NATO Expansion
c) Truman Doctrine
d) Monroe Doctrine
Which U.S. foreign policy initiative aimed at rebuilding Europe after World War II?
a) Eisenhower Doctrine
b) Marshall Plan
c) North American Free Trade Agreement
d) Camp David Accords
In response to the Soviet Union’s military actions in Afghanistan, what did the U.S. do in 1980?
a) Imposed trade sanctions
b) Signed the Helsinki Accords
c) Boycotted the Summer Olympics in Moscow
d) Entered direct military conflict
Which of the following actions is part of the U.S. strategy to counter China’s growing influence in global trade?
a) Support for free trade agreements
b) Economic sanctions against China
c) Increase in military aid to Taiwan
d) Increased participation in global trade organizations
Which major U.S. ally has been a focal point of U.S. foreign policy efforts to counter Iran’s nuclear program?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) Israel
c) Egypt
d) Turkey
Which U.S. foreign policy strategy is designed to promote democracy and human rights abroad?
a) Neoliberalism
b) The Peace Corps
c) Soft power
d) Gunboat diplomacy
Which organization does the U.S. lead in order to ensure collective defense against security threats?
a) United Nations
b) NATO
c) ASEAN
d) World Bank
Which of the following was a result of the U.S. foreign policy in Vietnam?
a) The success of the Vietnam War
b) The reunification of North and South Vietnam under communism
c) Strengthening of U.S.-Vietnam relations
d) Collapse of the Soviet Union
What is the U.S. “Pivot to Asia” strategy focused on?
a) Strengthening economic ties with Africa
b) Countering Russian influence in Europe
c) Rebalancing U.S. resources towards the Asia-Pacific region
d) Promoting trade with Latin America
