According to the U.S. Constitution, who has the power to declare war?
Congress
True or False: Diplomacy played a crucial role in resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis, preventing the escalation of a nuclear conflict.
True
Which conflict involved the USSR placing nuclear weapons on a island nation near the United States?
Cuban Missile Crisis
True or False: Espionage is a method that involves engaging in armed conflict to achieve political goals, often as a last resort for the United States.
False
Which conflict involved Iraq invading the smaller nation of Kuwait?
Gulf War I
To penalize, as for violating a moral principle or international law
sanctions
Practice of spying or using spies to obtain information
espionage
True or False: Diplomacy is a method that involves negotiation and dialogue to resolve international conflicts without resorting to military action.
True
True or False: Sanctions are a form of economic pressure that the United States may employ to influence the behavior of other nations in response to international conflicts.
True
True or False: Conflict between nations always leads to war.
False
What is one method the United States commonly uses to deal with international conflict that involves the application of force to achieve political objectives?
War
True or False: The USA has been successful in resolving international incidents and conflicts using methods other than war.
True
True or False: The primary method used by the United States in the Iran Hostage Crisis was military intervention.
False
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what action did the United States take in response to the deployment of Soviet missiles in Cuba?
Implementation of economic sanctions
Which conflict involved a fight between Yugoslav and Albanian rebels for freedom and independence of Kosovo
Kosovo Conflict
The customs, rules, and privileges or ambassadors, envoy and other representatives of states at foreign courts
diplomacy
True or False: Humanitarian efforts, such as providing aid and assistance during a crisis, are one of the methods used by the United States to deal with international conflicts.
True
What was the United States’ main reason for becoming involved in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts?
stop the spread of communism
The US entered WW2 after which event?
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Which international conflict is considered an embarrassment to the United States?
Bay of Pigs Invasion
During World War I, which events prompted the United States to join the conflict on the side of the Allies?
The sinking of the Lusitania AND The Zimmermann Telegram
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