Interwar Foreign Policy - AP U.S. History
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Which country was excluded from the Washington Naval Treaty?
Which country was excluded from the Washington Naval Treaty?
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Soviet Union. The U.S. had not yet recognized the communist state.
Soviet Union. The U.S. had not yet recognized the communist state.
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What was the main purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?
What was the main purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?
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To renounce war as a national policy. Though idealistic, it lacked enforcement mechanisms.
To renounce war as a national policy. Though idealistic, it lacked enforcement mechanisms.
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Identify the primary goal of the Washington Naval Conference (1921-1922).
Identify the primary goal of the Washington Naval Conference (1921-1922).
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To limit naval armaments among major powers. Established naval tonnage ratios among major powers.
To limit naval armaments among major powers. Established naval tonnage ratios among major powers.
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Which 1924 plan aimed to restructure Germany's World War I reparations?
Which 1924 plan aimed to restructure Germany's World War I reparations?
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The Dawes Plan. Provided American loans to help Germany pay reparations.
The Dawes Plan. Provided American loans to help Germany pay reparations.
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What was the main outcome of the London Naval Treaty of 1930?
What was the main outcome of the London Naval Treaty of 1930?
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Further naval disarmament agreements. Extended limitations to additional naval vessel types.
Further naval disarmament agreements. Extended limitations to additional naval vessel types.
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Which policy aimed to improve U.S. relations with Latin America in the 1930s?
Which policy aimed to improve U.S. relations with Latin America in the 1930s?
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The Good Neighbor Policy. Replaced intervention with diplomatic cooperation.
The Good Neighbor Policy. Replaced intervention with diplomatic cooperation.
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What was the main objective of the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s?
What was the main objective of the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s?
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To prevent U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Reflected strong isolationist sentiment after WWI.
To prevent U.S. involvement in foreign wars. Reflected strong isolationist sentiment after WWI.
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Which doctrine asserted U.S. opposition to Japanese expansion in China?
Which doctrine asserted U.S. opposition to Japanese expansion in China?
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The Stimson Doctrine. Refused to recognize territorial gains made by force.
The Stimson Doctrine. Refused to recognize territorial gains made by force.
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What was the primary focus of the Nye Committee in the 1930s?
What was the primary focus of the Nye Committee in the 1930s?
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Investigating arms manufacturers and their influence on U.S. entry into WWI. Concluded that arms dealers influenced war entry.
Investigating arms manufacturers and their influence on U.S. entry into WWI. Concluded that arms dealers influenced war entry.
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What was the economic strategy behind the Dawes Plan?
What was the economic strategy behind the Dawes Plan?
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To stabilize the German economy with American loans. Created circular flow of American investment and reparations.
To stabilize the German economy with American loans. Created circular flow of American investment and reparations.
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Identify the main purpose of the Young Plan of 1929.
Identify the main purpose of the Young Plan of 1929.
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To reduce Germany's reparation payments. Further reduced Germany's financial burden from WWI.
To reduce Germany's reparation payments. Further reduced Germany's financial burden from WWI.
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Which U.S. President implemented the Good Neighbor Policy?
Which U.S. President implemented the Good Neighbor Policy?
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Franklin D. Roosevelt. Marked a shift from previous interventionist approaches.
Franklin D. Roosevelt. Marked a shift from previous interventionist approaches.
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What did the Neutrality Act of 1935 prohibit?
What did the Neutrality Act of 1935 prohibit?
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The sale of arms to belligerent nations. First major isolationist legislation of the decade.
The sale of arms to belligerent nations. First major isolationist legislation of the decade.
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Which event led to the U.S. adoption of the Stimson Doctrine?
Which event led to the U.S. adoption of the Stimson Doctrine?
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Japan's invasion of Manchuria. Response to Japanese aggression in Northeast China.
Japan's invasion of Manchuria. Response to Japanese aggression in Northeast China.
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What was the purpose of the Clark Memorandum of 1930?
What was the purpose of the Clark Memorandum of 1930?
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To reassert the Monroe Doctrine without military intervention. Clarified that Monroe Doctrine didn't justify intervention.
To reassert the Monroe Doctrine without military intervention. Clarified that Monroe Doctrine didn't justify intervention.
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Identify the main goal of the Hoover Moratorium of 1931.
Identify the main goal of the Hoover Moratorium of 1931.
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To postpone international debt payments. Responded to economic crisis of the Great Depression.
To postpone international debt payments. Responded to economic crisis of the Great Depression.
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What did the U.S. aim to achieve at the World Disarmament Conference of 1932?
What did the U.S. aim to achieve at the World Disarmament Conference of 1932?
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Global reduction in arms and military expenditures. Ultimately failed due to international tensions.
Global reduction in arms and military expenditures. Ultimately failed due to international tensions.
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What was the main consequence of the Neutrality Act of 1937?
What was the main consequence of the Neutrality Act of 1937?
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It introduced the 'cash and carry' provision for non-military goods. Allowed trade while maintaining technical neutrality.
It introduced the 'cash and carry' provision for non-military goods. Allowed trade while maintaining technical neutrality.
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Which policy did the U.S. use to reject Japanese territorial acquisitions?
Which policy did the U.S. use to reject Japanese territorial acquisitions?
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Stimson Doctrine. Also known as non-recognition doctrine.
Stimson Doctrine. Also known as non-recognition doctrine.
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What was the main effect of the Johnson Debt Default Act of 1934?
What was the main effect of the Johnson Debt Default Act of 1934?
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Prohibited loans to countries that defaulted on WWI debts. Aimed to recover unpaid war debts from allies.
Prohibited loans to countries that defaulted on WWI debts. Aimed to recover unpaid war debts from allies.
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Which act in 1936 aimed to prevent U.S. involvement in the Spanish Civil War?
Which act in 1936 aimed to prevent U.S. involvement in the Spanish Civil War?
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The Neutrality Act of 1936. Extended neutrality restrictions to civil conflicts.
The Neutrality Act of 1936. Extended neutrality restrictions to civil conflicts.
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What was the purpose of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1934?
What was the purpose of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1934?
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To reduce tariffs and promote international trade. Moved away from protectionist Hawley-Smoot policies.
To reduce tariffs and promote international trade. Moved away from protectionist Hawley-Smoot policies.
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Which event ended the U.S. adherence to the Neutrality Acts?
Which event ended the U.S. adherence to the Neutrality Acts?
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The outbreak of World War II. Hitler's invasion of Poland made neutrality untenable.
The outbreak of World War II. Hitler's invasion of Poland made neutrality untenable.
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What was the significance of the U.S. recognition of the Soviet Union in 1933?
What was the significance of the U.S. recognition of the Soviet Union in 1933?
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It established formal diplomatic relations. Ended 16 years of diplomatic isolation.
It established formal diplomatic relations. Ended 16 years of diplomatic isolation.
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Identify the main goal of the Ludlow Amendment proposal.
Identify the main goal of the Ludlow Amendment proposal.
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To require a national referendum for U.S. entry into war. Reflected deep isolationist sentiment but never passed.
To require a national referendum for U.S. entry into war. Reflected deep isolationist sentiment but never passed.
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Which treaty sought to resolve U.S.-Mexican disputes through arbitration?
Which treaty sought to resolve U.S.-Mexican disputes through arbitration?
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The Bucareli Treaty. Resolved oil and property disputes from Mexican Revolution.
The Bucareli Treaty. Resolved oil and property disputes from Mexican Revolution.
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What was the main objective of the London Economic Conference of 1933?
What was the main objective of the London Economic Conference of 1933?
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To combat global depression through international cooperation. Failed when Roosevelt prioritized domestic recovery.
To combat global depression through international cooperation. Failed when Roosevelt prioritized domestic recovery.
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Which policy did the U.S. adopt in response to Japanese aggression in Asia?
Which policy did the U.S. adopt in response to Japanese aggression in Asia?
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Non-recognition of territorial changes. Known as the Stimson Doctrine of non-recognition.
Non-recognition of territorial changes. Known as the Stimson Doctrine of non-recognition.
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What was the primary focus of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934?
What was the primary focus of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934?
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Philippine independence. Established timeline for complete independence by 1946.
Philippine independence. Established timeline for complete independence by 1946.
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What was the main purpose of the Export-Import Bank established in 1934?
What was the main purpose of the Export-Import Bank established in 1934?
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To finance and facilitate U.S. exports. Promoted American economic interests abroad.
To finance and facilitate U.S. exports. Promoted American economic interests abroad.
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