What does the term 'American hegemony' refer to?

American hegemony refers to the situation where the United States holds a dominant position over other nations in political, economic, and cultural aspects.

The collapse of which nation in 1991 contributed to the emergence of US hegemony?

The collapse of the USSR contributed to the emergence of US hegemony in 1991.

Fill in the blank: The First Gulf War, also known as 'Operation Desert Storm', involved a coalition of ___ soldiers from ___ nations.

660,000 soldiers from 34 nations.

True or False: The United Nations took military action against Iraq without any prior diplomatic attempts to resolve the situation.

False. The United Nations ordered military action after numerous diplomatic initiatives to stop Iraq's assault failed.

What significant military disparity was revealed during the First Gulf War?

The First Gulf War revealed a vast technological disparity between the military capabilities of the US and those of other nations.

Riddle: I am a term for a nation's dominance in politics and culture; I rose after a significant collapse in 1991. What am I?

Hegemony.

Fill in the blank: The beginning of the 'New World Order' was marked by President George H.W. Bush's response to Iraq's invasion of ___.

Kuwait.

What major foreign policy focus characterized the Clinton administration in the 1990s?

The Clinton administration prioritized 'soft issues' such as the advancement of democracy, climate change, and international trade.

Fill in the blank: In 1999, the US showed its military power in response to acts against ___'s predominantly Albanian people.

Kosovo

True or False: The US military actions during the Clinton years were primarily focused on engaging in global politics.

False. The US was more focused on internal affairs and 'soft issues' rather than engaging fully in global politics.

What operation did the US launch in response to the bombings of its embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam?

Operation Infinite Reach

Riddle: I am a response to violence, swift and precise, targeting those who threaten peace, I strike like a vice. What am I?

Military action (specifically, Operation Infinite Reach)

Fill in the blank: The US retaliated against Al-Qaeda terrorist targets located in ___ and ___.

Afghanistan and Sudan

Short Answer: Who were the presidential candidates in the 1992 US elections?

Democratic candidate Bill Clinton and Republican candidate George H.W. Bush.

On what date did the 9/11 attacks occur?

September 11, 2001

Fill in the blank: The US launched ‘___’ as part of its response to the 9/11 attacks.

Operation Enduring Freedom

True or False: The 9/11 attacks involved only one aircraft.

False. There were four aircraft involved.

What were the primary targets of the 9/11 attacks?

The World Trade Center and the Pentagon

Riddle: I was attacked on a fateful day, my towers fell, chaos came to stay. What am I?

The World Trade Center

Fill in the blank: The main group suspected to be behind the 9/11 attacks was ___ and the ___ regime in Afghanistan.

Al-Qaeda; Taliban

What was one controversial action taken by US forces following the 9/11 attacks?

Arrests were made around the world often without the knowledge of the governments involved.

Which US president was in office during the 9/11 attacks?

George W. Bush

What was the primary objective of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003?

To prevent Iraq from developing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

True or False: The US invasion of Iraq was successful in compelling the Iraqi population to submit to US-led coalition forces.

False. The invasion demonstrated the limits of American power as it failed to compel the Iraqi population.

Hegemony can be defined as the predominance of one state over others due to its ___, ___, and ___ power.

Military, economic, political