Exploring American Imperialism and the Spanish American War

The video explores American imperialism and the Spanish-American War, highlighting the motivations behind U.S. expansion, the role of naval power, and opposition from the Anti-Imperialist League. It details the causes and events of the Spanish-American War, including economic interests, yellow journalism, and the USS Maine explosion. The war's aftermath saw the U.S. annexing territories and implementing the Teller and Platt Amendments, affecting Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

What was one of the main reasons for American imperialism during the Industrial Revolution?

• To form alliances with European powers

• To spread democracy

• To access raw materials and markets

• To promote tourism

Which concept was used to justify American colonization by claiming a duty to spread civilization?

• Monroe Doctrine

• White Man's Burden

• Social Darwinism

• Manifest Destiny

Who authored 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History'?

• Mark Twain

• William Randolph Hearst

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Theodore Roosevelt

What did Alfred Thayer Mahan recommend for increasing American wealth?

• Expanding agricultural production

• Developing a strong navy

• Building a strong army

• Forming alliances with European countries

Which of the following was NOT a member of the Anti-Imperialist League?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Andrew Carnegie

• Mark Twain

• Jane Addams

What was the primary goal of the Anti-Imperialist League?

• To encourage trade with Asia

• To support American expansion

• To oppose American rule over other nations

• To promote industrialization

What event directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?

• The publication of yellow journalism

• The De Lôme Letter

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The Cuban rebellion

What was the purpose of the Teller Amendment?

• To establish naval bases in Cuba

• To ensure Cuban independence after the war

• To allow American intervention in Cuban affairs

• To annex Cuba as a U.S. territory

Which amendment replaced the Teller Amendment and laid out conditions for U.S. withdrawal from Cuba?

• The Monroe Amendment

• The Roosevelt Amendment

• The Platt Amendment

• The McKinley Amendment

Which territory became a self-governing commonwealth of the United States in 1952?

• Guam

• The Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba