In the text, you read this about U.S. relations with South Africa: In 1986, Congress approved economic sanctions against South Africa to force an end to apartheid. Sanctions are measures aimed at making a country change its policy. American companies were forbidden to invest in South Africa or import South African products. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Based on this excerpt, what conclusions can you reach about U.S. goals in South Africa during the mid-1980s? (1 point) Responses The United States wanted more responsibility for South Africa’s economy. The United States wanted more responsibility for South Africa’s economy. The United States public opposed intervention in South Africa’s economy. The United States public opposed intervention in South Africa’s economy. Congress thought that the South African government was supported by the Soviets. Congress thought that the South African government was supported by the Soviets. U.S. leaders hoped to bring about peaceful political change in South Africa. U.S. leaders hoped to bring about peaceful political change in South Africa.
U.S. leaders hoped to bring about peaceful political change in South Africa.
What impact did the Arab-Israeli Wars have on the United States in the 1970s? (1 point) Responses Support for Israel fell in the United States. Support for Israel fell in the United States. Closure of the Red Sea shipping lanes hurt American business. Closure of the Red Sea shipping lanes hurt American business. OPEC nations stopped oil shipments to the United States. OPEC nations stopped oil shipments to the United States. The United States sent military forces to help Israel.
OPEC nations stopped oil shipments to the United States.
The United States used diplomacy to broker peace agreements in which of these countries? (1 point) Responses Israel, Northern Ireland Israel, Northern Ireland Nicaragua, Somalia Nicaragua, Somalia South Africa, India South Africa, India North Korea, Poland
Israel, Northern Ireland
Which U.S. policy would Palestinian supporters of the Palestinian Liberation Organization have most likely preferred? (1 point) Responses continued U.S. support for Israel continued U.S. support for Israel support for a peace treaty between Israel, Egypt, and Palestine support for a peace treaty between Israel, Egypt, and Palestine military aid to Yasir Arafat for the fight against Israel military aid to Yasir Arafat for the fight against Israel support for the overthrow of Yasir Arafat in favor of a democratic government
military aid to Yasir Arafat for the fight against Israel
In the text, you read this about the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States: Within two hours of the attack, the twin towers of the World Trade Center had collapsed. The September 11 attacks killed nearly 2,800 people and stunned Americans. President George W. Bush quickly blamed Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda. In response, the Bush administration launched what it called a global war on terrorism, far different from other wars America had fought. The enemy, less clearly defined, included terrorist groups that threatened the United States and its allies. Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which of the following statements best reflects the challenge the United States faces in its global war on terrorism? (1 point) Responses The primary U.S. target is an individual, unknown aggressor. The primary U.S. target is an individual, unknown aggressor. The war involves two opposing countries and the allies of each. The war involves two opposing countries and the allies of each. The primary U.S. targets are anonymous groups rather than a specific national enemy. The primary U.S. targets are anonymous groups rather than a specific national enemy. The United States is alone as a target of its terrorist opponents.
The primary U.S. targets are anonymous groups rather than a specific national enemy.
Only two camps exist. There can be no middle ground in an apocalyptic [violent and final] showdown between Islam and “the forces of evil,” defined not merely as “the West” but also Muslims that do not share al-Qaida’s vision of “true Islam.” Violence by Muslims in the defense of Islam is the only solution. Peaceful existence with the West is a dangerous illusion… Muslim governments that cooperate with the West and that have not imposed Sharia law are religiously unacceptable and must be violently overthrown. — U.S. Department of State, “The Spread of a Poisonous Worldview: Elements of Al-Qa-ida’s Ideology” Question Use the quote to answer the question. Which of the following groups best fits this description of terrorist enemies provided by the U.S. State Department? (1 point) Responses internal jihadists internal jihadists external jihadists external jihadists the Northern Alliance the Northern Alliance political isolationists
