Exploring the Motivations Behind American Imperialism

What was the belief behind Manifest Destiny?

• America should focus solely on economic growth.

• America was destined by God to expand across the continent and beyond.

• America was destined to remain within its original borders.

• America should avoid any form of expansion.

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny'?

• President McKinley

• Rudyard Kipling

• Josiah Strong

• John L. O'Sullivan

What did Social Darwinism suggest about certain races or people?

• All nations should avoid any form of imperialism.

• All races are equal and should be treated the same.

• Certain races or people were more advanced and had the right to rule over others.

• Less developed races should be left alone.

What was the 'White Man's Burden'?

• A policy to promote trade among white nations.

• The idea that white nations should avoid contact with other nations.

• A poem about the struggles of white people.

• The belief that white nations had a responsibility to civilize other nations.

Who wrote the poem 'The White Man's Burden'?

• Rudyard Kipling

• Josiah Strong

• John L. O'Sullivan

• President McKinley

What did Minister Josiah Strong believe about the Anglo-Saxon race?

• It was destined to remain isolated.

• It should avoid any form of expansion.

• It was inferior to other races.

• It was being prepared by God to spread over the earth.

What was the belief behind paternalism in the context of American imperialism?

• Avoiding any form of intervention in other nations.

• Allowing conquered nations to govern themselves.

• Treating those believed to be inferior as if they were children needing guidance.

• Treating conquered people as equals.

What did President McKinley believe about the Filipinos?

• They should be returned to Spain.

• They were fit for self-government.

• They were unfit for self-government and needed American guidance.

• They should be left to govern themselves.

How were the Filipinos depicted in Judge magazine?

• As superior to Americans.

• As independent and self-sufficient.

• As equals to Americans.

• As a child needing to be civilized.

What are the main ideas driving American imperialism discussed in the video?

• Manifest Destiny, Social Darwinism, White Man's Burden, and Paternalism.

• Isolationism and neutrality.

• Peace and diplomacy.

• Economic growth and trade.