America as a World Power - AP U.S. History
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Which event led to the U.S. entry into World War II?
Which event led to the U.S. entry into World War II?
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Attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese surprise attack ended U.S. neutrality.
Attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese surprise attack ended U.S. neutrality.
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Which conference established the United Nations?
Which conference established the United Nations?
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San Francisco Conference. 1945 meeting created new international organization.
San Francisco Conference. 1945 meeting created new international organization.
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What was the significance of the Marshall Plan?
What was the significance of the Marshall Plan?
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Rebuild European economies post-WWII. U.S. aid program to prevent communist expansion.
Rebuild European economies post-WWII. U.S. aid program to prevent communist expansion.
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Which doctrine aimed to contain communism during the Cold War?
Which doctrine aimed to contain communism during the Cold War?
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Truman Doctrine. Policy to stop spread of communist influence worldwide.
Truman Doctrine. Policy to stop spread of communist influence worldwide.
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Identify the military alliance formed in 1949 for collective defense.
Identify the military alliance formed in 1949 for collective defense.
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NATO. Western alliance against Soviet threat.
NATO. Western alliance against Soviet threat.
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What was the main purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
What was the main purpose of the Berlin Airlift?
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Supply West Berlin during Soviet blockade. Massive operation to break Soviet siege of city.
Supply West Berlin during Soviet blockade. Massive operation to break Soviet siege of city.
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Which event marked the closest point to nuclear war during the Cold War?
Which event marked the closest point to nuclear war during the Cold War?
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Cuban Missile Crisis. 13-day standoff over Soviet missiles in Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis. 13-day standoff over Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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What was the primary goal of the Eisenhower Doctrine?
What was the primary goal of the Eisenhower Doctrine?
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Counter Soviet influence in the Middle East. Extended containment policy to Middle Eastern region.
Counter Soviet influence in the Middle East. Extended containment policy to Middle Eastern region.
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Which resolution allowed for U.S. military action in Vietnam?
Which resolution allowed for U.S. military action in Vietnam?
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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Congressional authorization for Vietnam War escalation.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Congressional authorization for Vietnam War escalation.
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What was the main outcome of the SALT I treaty?
What was the main outcome of the SALT I treaty?
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Limit nuclear arms between U.S. and USSR. First major arms control agreement of Cold War.
Limit nuclear arms between U.S. and USSR. First major arms control agreement of Cold War.
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Identify the policy that aimed to ease tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
Identify the policy that aimed to ease tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
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Détente. Nixon's policy of reduced tensions with USSR.
Détente. Nixon's policy of reduced tensions with USSR.
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Which event signaled the end of the Cold War?
Which event signaled the end of the Cold War?
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Fall of the Berlin Wall. Symbol of communism's collapse in Eastern Europe.
Fall of the Berlin Wall. Symbol of communism's collapse in Eastern Europe.
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What was the main purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative?
What was the main purpose of the Strategic Defense Initiative?
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Develop missile defense system. Reagan's 'Star Wars' anti-missile defense program.
Develop missile defense system. Reagan's 'Star Wars' anti-missile defense program.
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Which doctrine justified U.S. military intervention in the Middle East post-9/11?
Which doctrine justified U.S. military intervention in the Middle East post-9/11?
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Bush Doctrine. Preemptive war doctrine following 9/11 attacks.
Bush Doctrine. Preemptive war doctrine following 9/11 attacks.
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What was the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
What was the main purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
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Eliminate trade barriers between U.S., Canada, Mexico. Created North American free trade zone.
Eliminate trade barriers between U.S., Canada, Mexico. Created North American free trade zone.
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Name the policy that aimed to maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere.
Name the policy that aimed to maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere.
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Good Neighbor Policy. FDR's approach emphasizing cooperation over intervention.
Good Neighbor Policy. FDR's approach emphasizing cooperation over intervention.
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What was the significance of the Great White Fleet?
What was the significance of the Great White Fleet?
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Showcase of American naval power. World tour demonstrated America's growing naval strength.
Showcase of American naval power. World tour demonstrated America's growing naval strength.
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Which doctrine stated that European powers should not colonize the Americas?
Which doctrine stated that European powers should not colonize the Americas?
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Monroe Doctrine. 1823 policy warning against European intervention in Americas.
Monroe Doctrine. 1823 policy warning against European intervention in Americas.
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What was the main outcome of the Boxer Rebellion for the U.S.?
What was the main outcome of the Boxer Rebellion for the U.S.?
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Increased influence in China. U.S. helped suppress rebellion, gaining more Chinese access.
Increased influence in China. U.S. helped suppress rebellion, gaining more Chinese access.
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Which amendment granted the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs?
Which amendment granted the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs?
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Platt Amendment. Limited Cuban sovereignty while ensuring U.S. influence.
Platt Amendment. Limited Cuban sovereignty while ensuring U.S. influence.
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What was the main purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
What was the main purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
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Encourage Mexico to join WWI against the U.S. German attempt to create anti-American alliance.
Encourage Mexico to join WWI against the U.S. German attempt to create anti-American alliance.
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Identify the main reason for U.S. entry into World War I.
Identify the main reason for U.S. entry into World War I.
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Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. German U-boat attacks threatened American shipping.
Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. German U-boat attacks threatened American shipping.
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Which principle was emphasized in Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Which principle was emphasized in Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
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Self-determination. Wilson's plan for post-war peace and democracy.
Self-determination. Wilson's plan for post-war peace and democracy.
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What international organization was formed after World War I?
What international organization was formed after World War I?
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League of Nations. Wilson's proposed international peacekeeping organization.
League of Nations. Wilson's proposed international peacekeeping organization.
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Which treaty officially ended World War I?
Which treaty officially ended World War I?
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Treaty of Versailles. Harsh peace terms imposed on Germany.
Treaty of Versailles. Harsh peace terms imposed on Germany.
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What was the main goal of the Washington Naval Conference?
What was the main goal of the Washington Naval Conference?
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Limit naval armaments. Post-war disarmament agreement among major powers.
Limit naval armaments. Post-war disarmament agreement among major powers.
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Which policy aimed to prevent war through collective security?
Which policy aimed to prevent war through collective security?
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Kellogg-Briand Pact. International agreement outlawing war as policy tool.
Kellogg-Briand Pact. International agreement outlawing war as policy tool.
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Identify the economic policy that involved lending money to Germany post-WWI.
Identify the economic policy that involved lending money to Germany post-WWI.
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Dawes Plan. U.S. loans helped stabilize German economy.
Dawes Plan. U.S. loans helped stabilize German economy.
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What was the main purpose of the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s?
What was the main purpose of the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s?
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To prevent U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Isolationist laws aimed to avoid another world war.
To prevent U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Isolationist laws aimed to avoid another world war.
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Identify the strategy used by the U.S. in the Pacific during WWII.
Identify the strategy used by the U.S. in the Pacific during WWII.
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Island Hopping. Bypassed heavily fortified islands to reach Japan faster.
Island Hopping. Bypassed heavily fortified islands to reach Japan faster.
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