ER Redo: Foreign Affairs

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows:

"The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. —President George Washington, Farewell Address, 1796"

Why did President Washington give this advice about the future of U.S. foreign policy?

• To end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• To avoid being drawn into European wars

• To use trade embargoes to stay neutral

• To encourage economic growth through the transatlantic slave trade

Read the excerpt and answer the question that follows:

"History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government. . . . It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances. —President George Washington’s Farewell Address, 1796"

The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid —

• becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

• being a part of a global trade network

• establishing U.S. territories overseas

• allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

Which phrase completes this excerpt from President George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796: "Tis our true policy to steer clear of ​ ​ (a)   with any portion of the foreign World—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it. . . . But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them."?

• colonial Settlements

• protective Tariffs

• territorial Disputes

• permanent alliances

Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain lost control of Canada.

• The United States gained control of the Oregon Territory.

• The United States stopped trading with Britain and France.

• Great Britain stopped the practice of impressment.

Which action completes this graphic organizer showing a cause leading to the effect of "The War of 1812"?

• French naval attacks on U.S. harbors

• British invasions of countries allied with the United States

• French embargoes on trade with the United States

• British impressment of U.S. sailors

Which of the following best completes the diagram above?

• Boston Tea Party

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

• Civil War

What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement?

"The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European Power. —President James Monroe, message to Congress, 1823"

• To strengthen political alliances with European allies

• To address European competition for natural resources

• To increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism

• To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States

The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop. Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?

• George Washington’s Farewell Address

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address

• The Federalist Papers

The U.S. foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon was intended to —

• prevent further European colonization in the Western Hemisphere

• deter Spain from inciting revolution in former U.S. colonies

• encourage European powers to invest in Latin America

• keep the war between France and Spain from spreading to Latin America

Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?

• The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.

• International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.

• The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.

• Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.