1800s
What war is sometimes called the second American Revolution?
War of 1812
When was World War 1?
1914-1918
What happened on September 11, 2001?
Terrorists attacked the U.S.
What does CIA stand for?
Central Intelligence Agency
What is NAFTA?
North American Free Trade Agreement
The Monroe Doctrine stated that European countries could no longer create new _________________ in the West.
colonies
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Which countries did the U.S. enter after 9/11?
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, etc.
The Joint Chiefs
What is the English translation of the word detente?
loosening
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When did the U.S. enter WW2?
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941
Where did the planes crash during 9/11?
The Twin Towers and the Pentagon
What does covert mean? What does the US do during covert operations?
The U.S. shares little to no information with the public about these operations
In what year was the UN founded?
1945
What territories did the United States gain after the Spanish-American War?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, The Philippines, and Guam
What was the biggest concern during the Cold War?
Communism
What is the name of the war that took place from 2003-2011?
The Second Gulf War
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What was the goal of the Marshall Plan?
To provide funding to rebuild parts of Europe after WW2
What did George Washington say during his farewell address?
Americans should resist political ties with foreign nations.
The price of gas rose and the U.S. had to lower the national speed limit
President __________ led the United States into Iraq, but there was no hard _____________ of mass weapons or ____ authorization.
Bush; evidence; UN
1. Declare war
2. Funding
3. Approve of treaties with a 2/3 vote
4. Make sure executive branch is constitutionally legal
What is the difference between the State Dept. and the Dept. of Defense?
The State Dept. deals with diplomacy. The Dept. of Defense oversees the military.