United States Foreign Policy and Global Affairs Quiz

George W. Bush coined the term 'Axis of Evil' to refer to Iraq, Iran, and North Korea in his 2002 State of the Union address.

George H. W. Bush, during his 1988 presidential campaign, famously declared 'Read my lips: no new taxes,' a promise he later broke.

The United Nations (UN) was established after World War II to promote international cooperation, peace, and security.

John F. Kennedy was the U.S. president during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a tense confrontation with the Soviet Union in 1962.

The United States purchased the territory of Alaska from Russia in 1867 in a transaction known as the Alaska Purchase.

Bill Clinton, the 42nd U.S. president, signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law in 1993.

The Cold War ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, symbolizing the reunification of East and West Germany.

Dean Acheson, as the U.S. Secretary of State, played a key role in formulating the Truman Doctrine, outlining U.S. containment policy.

The Treaty of Paris (1898) concluded the Spanish-American War, resulting in the U.S. acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

John F. Kennedy was the U.S. president during the Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba, a failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro's regime.

Thomas Jefferson served as the first Secretary of State under President George Washington.

Richard Nixon implemented the 'Vietnamization' policy, gradually transferring combat responsibilities to South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War.

The Marshall Plan aimed to economically aid and rebuild Western European countries after the devastation of World War II.

Richard Nixon introduced the 'Nixon Doctrine,' emphasizing the need for U.S. allies to take more responsibility for their defense.

The Monroe Doctrine declared that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further colonization by European powers.

Franklin D. Roosevelt is often regarded as the 'Father of the United Nations' for his role in its establishment.

The Paris Agreement is an international accord aimed at limiting global warming and addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Jeane Kirkpatrick, a U.S. diplomat, was a key figure in shaping the foreign policy approach known as the 'Reagan Doctrine.'