Policies
President Truman used this policy to encourage the US to step in and help countries where a Communist takeover was likely
What is Containment Policy?
This war lasted nearly 50 years, but was an ideological war as it was never actually fought on the ground or with troops.
What is the Cold War?
Which former US president initiated the War on Terror after the 9/11 terrorist attacks?
Who is George Bush?
This international conflict almost resulted in Nuclear War between two world superpowers, and led to a 13 day stand-off
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Article II gives the ___________ the power to be the Commander in Chief of the Military, as well as negotiate treaties with 2/3 approval from Congress
What is the President?
President Truman backed the _________ , which was an economic assistance plan intended to prevent the spread of communism
What is the Marshall Plan?
This conflict has existed for years, and is centered around a conflict over who should govern the West Bank and Gaza strip
What is the Israel-Palestine Conflict?
Which former US president successfully helped negotiate the US out of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and prevent Nuclear War?
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Which two countries currently possess the most Nuclear Weapons in the world?
Who is the United States and Russia?
The head of the United States Intelligence community. Known for carrying out secret covert operations
What is the CIA?
This French word means "a relaxation of tensions," and was used by the US in the 1960's to reduce the threat of nuclear war between the United States and Soviet Union
In the 1960's the United States engaged in frequent conflict with this country especially due to their close proximity to the United States as well as Communist ideals
What is Cuba?
In 1978, this President helped negotiate the Camp David Accords, a peace deal between Egypt and Israel
Which country has been suspected of secretly possessing nuclear weapons by the United States and European Union
Who is Iran
This international organization was originally created to contain the Soviet Union through military force, and is still just as relevant today
What is NATO?
A policy of avoiding an active role in international affairs or alliances, which characterized US foreign policy towards Europe during the 1800’s
The War on Terror led to the US becoming involved in two major wars during the 2000's
What are the Iraq and Afghanistan wars?
This former president supported the Libyan and Egyptian democracy movements on the idea that democracy is right for the world
Who is Barack Obama?
Which two countries have been suspected of supplying nuclear weapons to terrorist groups?
Who is North Korea and Iran?
The Head of the State Department is also known as the ____________. Hilary Clinton and Marco Rubio recently filled these roles.
What is Secretary of State?
_______ Foreign Policy involves making decision off what you think is the right thing to do, as ________ Foreign Policy puts the nations economic and security risks first
Moral, Realist
Conflict between these two countries started with the annexing of Crimea, and has persisted today
What is the Russia and Ukraine war?
This former US president opened relations with China in 1972 for economic advantages for the US
Who is Richard Nixon
In 1999, President Clinton proposed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, with 183 nations having signed this treaty. Name 2 of the 4 countries who did not
China, Israel, India, and Pakistan
What year was Mr. Charouhas born?
What is his dogs name?
What type of car does he drive?
What is Mr. Charouhas full first name?
What country do both his and Mr. Dremousis families come from?
2002, Millie, Subaru, Konstantinos, Greece