Question 1

Allowing mutual surveillance by both countries was important in terms of

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A)  building a long-term foundation of cooperation. 
B)  satisfying each other that the agreements were being observed. 
C)  maintaining effective espionage on each country. 
D)  placating domestic intelligence services who wanted continued surveillance. 
A)  building a long-term foundation of cooperation. 
B)  satisfying each other that the agreements were being observed. 
C)  maintaining effective espionage on each country. 
D)  placating domestic intelligence services who wanted continued surveillance.

Question 2

The 1922 Washington Naval Agreement

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A)  was an early arms control agreement. 
B)  ended World War I. 
C)  was an early step toward the creation of the United Nations. 
D)  ended the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. 
A)  was an early arms control agreement. 
B)  ended World War I. 
C)  was an early step toward the creation of the United Nations. 
D)  ended the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Question 3

In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Prussia was able to effectively use which of the following to great effect?

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A)  Machine guns 
B)  Tanks 
C)  Railroads 
D)  Barbed wire 
A)  Machine guns 
B)  Tanks 
C)  Railroads 
D)  Barbed wire

Question 4

The objectives of arms control treaties include all of the following except

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A)  provide arms to the other side. 
B)  make war less likely. 
C)  make war less destructive. 
D)  decrease uncertainty about states' capabilities and intentions. 
A)  provide arms to the other side. 
B)  make war less likely. 
C)  make war less destructive. 
D)  decrease uncertainty about states' capabilities and intentions.

Question 5

Germany's attacks on Poland and then the Soviet Union, as well as Japan's expansion into Southeast Asia are examples of

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A)  power transition theory. 
B)  economic imperialism. 
C)  expected utility theory. 
D)  cognitive dissonance. 
A)  power transition theory. 
B)  economic imperialism. 
C)  expected utility theory. 
D)  cognitive dissonance.

Question 6

Traditionally, scholars have drawn a sharp distinction between _____ and _____.

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A)  domestic conflict; civil conflict 
B)  domestic conflict; international conflict 
C)  Western states; Eastern states 
D)  civil war; domestic grievances 
A)  domestic conflict; civil conflict 
B)  domestic conflict; international conflict 
C)  Western states; Eastern states 
D)  civil war; domestic grievances

Question 7

Which of the following was not used to great extent during the First World War?

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A)  Trench warfare 
B)  Cluster bombs 
C)  Barbed wire 
D)  Machine guns 
A)  Trench warfare 
B)  Cluster bombs 
C)  Barbed wire 
D)  Machine guns

Question 8

According to the text, what did the Japanese expect the Americans to do after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

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A)  Engage them in a "winner-take-all" battle for control over the Pacific Ocean and its island chains 
B)  Withdraw from the Pacific 
C)  Sue for peace, then undertake a rearmament program to challenge the Japanese in future 
D)  Turn their attention to fighting Hitler in Europe 
A)  Engage them in a "winner-take-all" battle for control over the Pacific Ocean and its island chains 
B)  Withdraw from the Pacific 
C)  Sue for peace, then undertake a rearmament program to challenge the Japanese in future 
D)  Turn their attention to fighting Hitler in Europe

Question 9

Saddam Hussein's belief in 1990 that no one would do anything about his invasion of Kuwait is an example of

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A)  expected utility theory. 
B)  power attribution theory. 
C)  economic imperialism. 
D)  misperception leading to war. 
A)  expected utility theory. 
B)  power attribution theory. 
C)  economic imperialism. 
D)  misperception leading to war.

Question 10

In searching for a scientific explanation of war, the author concludes that

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A)  we are closer than ever to identifying the fundamental causes of war. 
B)  scholars still are unable to definitively determine the causes of war. 
C)  wars can now be predicted accurately. 
D)  certain explanations have been determined to be more scientific than others. 
A)  we are closer than ever to identifying the fundamental causes of war. 
B)  scholars still are unable to definitively determine the causes of war. 
C)  wars can now be predicted accurately. 
D)  certain explanations have been determined to be more scientific than others.

Question 11

Given the realist view of anarchy in the international system, the self-help motive permits war because

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A)  there is nothing to prevent it. 
B)  war is in everyone's interest. 
C)  the United Nations refuses to stop war. 
D)  there aren't enough democracies in the world to stop wars. 
A)  there is nothing to prevent it. 
B)  war is in everyone's interest. 
C)  the United Nations refuses to stop war. 
D)  there aren't enough democracies in the world to stop wars.

Question 12

When a state starts a war in order to distract the public from other crucial issues, this concept is referred to as the

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A)  diversionary theory of war. 
B)  power transition theory. 
C)  proximate cause of war. 
D)  misperception of conflict. 
A)  diversionary theory of war. 
B)  power transition theory. 
C)  proximate cause of war. 
D)  misperception of conflict.

Question 13

Which of the following was not a reason for the Sudanese civil war?

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A)  Conflict over diamonds in the south of the country 
B)  Religious conflict between the Arab, Muslim north and the animist or Christian south 
C)  Disputes over limited land resources 
D)  Clash over control of oil resources 
A)  Conflict over diamonds in the south of the country 
B)  Religious conflict between the Arab, Muslim north and the animist or Christian south 
C)  Disputes over limited land resources 
D)  Clash over control of oil resources

Question 14

According to the author, the actual decision to initiate a conflict usually is preceded by

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A)  random decisions. 
B)  territorial disputes. 
C)  underlying causes. 
D)  economic tensions. 
A)  random decisions. 
B)  territorial disputes. 
C)  underlying causes. 
D)  economic tensions.

Question 15

Explore the various avenues in which domestic protest or conflict may develop into an international war.

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Domestic protest or conflict can develop

Question 16

Arms control is particularly useful

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A)  in enduring rivalries. 
B)  in situations that involve nuclear weapons. 
C)  in situations in which states have become embroiled in the security dilemma and are continuously increasing their arms supply. 
D)  in situations in which states do not have a powerful desire for expansion but might initiate war out of the fear of what will happen if their enemy strikes first. 
A)  in enduring rivalries. 
B)  in situations that involve nuclear weapons. 
C)  in situations in which states have become embroiled in the security dilemma and are continuously increasing their arms supply. 
D)  in situations in which states do not have a powerful desire for expansion but might initiate war out of the fear of what will happen if their enemy strikes first.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a criticism of engaging in a preventive war?

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A)  The situation could get out of control or drag on much longer than anticipated. 
B)  Preventing war may lead the aggressive state to desire more territory. 
C)  This type of war may be illegal under international law. 
D)  Following the strategy might cause what it was intended to prevent. 
A)  The situation could get out of control or drag on much longer than anticipated. 
B)  Preventing war may lead the aggressive state to desire more territory. 
C)  This type of war may be illegal under international law. 
D)  Following the strategy might cause what it was intended to prevent.

Question 18

Liberals claim that free trade reduces the probability of conflict. Why would an increase in free trade lessen the likelihood of conflict? What evidence can you discuss that supports this claim?

Accepted Answer

An increase in free trade lessens the li

Question 19

Which U.S. President warned Americans about the military industrial complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Franklin Roosevelt 
B)  Dwight Eisenhower 
C)  Harry Truman 
D)  Jimmy Carter 
A)  Franklin Roosevelt 
B)  Dwight Eisenhower 
C)  Harry Truman 
D)  Jimmy Carter

Question 20

When examining the various theories on the causes of war, which of the following approaches argues that war is not inevitable?

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A)  Economic structuralism 
B)  Economic liberalism 
C)  Realism 
D)  Human aggression 
A)  Economic structuralism 
B)  Economic liberalism 
C)  Realism 
D)  Human aggression

Allowing mutual surveillance by both countries was important in terms of

The 1922 Washington Naval Agreement

In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Prussia was able to effectively use which of the following to great effect?

The objectives of arms control treaties include all of the following except

Germany's attacks on Poland and then the Soviet Union, as well as Japan's expansion into Southeast Asia are examples of

Traditionally, scholars have drawn a sharp distinction between _ and _.

Which of the following was not used to great extent during the First World War?

According to the text, what did the Japanese expect the Americans to do after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

Saddam Hussein's belief in 1990 that no one would do anything about his invasion of Kuwait is an example of

In searching for a scientific explanation of war, the author concludes that

Given the realist view of anarchy in the international system, the self-help motive permits war because

When a state starts a war in order to distract the public from other crucial issues, this concept is referred to as the

Which of the following was not a reason for the Sudanese civil war?

According to the author, the actual decision to initiate a conflict usually is preceded by

Explore the various avenues in which domestic protest or conflict may develop into an international war.

Arms control is particularly useful

Which of the following is not a criticism of engaging in a preventive war?

Liberals claim that free trade reduces the probability of conflict. Why would an increase in free trade lessen the likelihood of conflict? What evidence can you discuss that supports this claim?

Which U.S. President warned Americans about the military industrial complex?

When examining the various theories on the causes of war, which of the following approaches argues that war is not inevitable?

Introduction Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations Realism and Liberalism

Theories of International Relations Economic Structuralism Constructivism and Feminism

The State Society and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies Groups and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Problem of Global Inequality

International Law Norms and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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Exam 8: International Insecurity and the Causes of War and Peace

Allowing mutual surveillance by both countries was important in terms of

The 1922 Washington Naval Agreement

In the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, Prussia was able to effectively use which of the following to great effect?

The objectives of arms control treaties include all of the following except

Germany's attacks on Poland and then the Soviet Union, as well as Japan's expansion into Southeast Asia are examples of

Traditionally, scholars have drawn a sharp distinction between _____ and _____.

Which of the following was not used to great extent during the First World War?

According to the text, what did the Japanese expect the Americans to do after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

Saddam Hussein's belief in 1990 that no one would do anything about his invasion of Kuwait is an example of

In searching for a scientific explanation of war, the author concludes that

Given the realist view of anarchy in the international system, the self-help motive permits war because

When a state starts a war in order to distract the public from other crucial issues, this concept is referred to as the

Which of the following was not a reason for the Sudanese civil war?

According to the author, the actual decision to initiate a conflict usually is preceded by

Explore the various avenues in which domestic protest or conflict may develop into an international war.

Arms control is particularly useful

Which of the following is not a criticism of engaging in a preventive war?

Liberals claim that free trade reduces the probability of conflict. Why would an increase in free trade lessen the likelihood of conflict? What evidence can you discuss that supports this claim?

Which U.S. President warned Americans about the military industrial complex?

When examining the various theories on the causes of war, which of the following approaches argues that war is not inevitable?

Introduction Problems and Questions in International Politics

The Historical Evolution of International Politics

Theories of International Relations Realism and Liberalism

Theories of International Relations Economic Structuralism Constructivism and Feminism

The State Society and Foreign Policy

Bureaucracies Groups and Individuals in the Foreign Policy Process

International Organizations and Transnational Actors

The Use of Force

Fundamentals of International Political Economy

The Globalization of Trade and Finance

The Problem of Global Inequality

International Law Norms and Human Rights

The Global Environment and International Politics

Conclusion Power and Purpose in a Changing World

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Traditionally, scholars have drawn a sharp distinction between _ and _.