US Imperialism in the 1890s

Hero-D, the modern Herodotus, takes us on a journey through US imperialism in the 1890s. The video covers the Spanish-American War, focusing on Cuba and the Philippines, and highlights key figures like Teddy Roosevelt. It discusses the US's expansionist policies and their global impact, including the acquisition of territories and the construction of the Panama Canal. The video concludes with reflections on the era's imperialistic mindset.

What is the main purpose of Hero-D's introduction?

• To entertain the audience with a rap

• To explain the importance of history

• To introduce a new historical figure

• To discuss modern politics

What event marked the beginning of US involvement in Cuba?

• The signing of the Platt Amendment

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Rough Riders' charge

• The sinking of the USS Maine

Which territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Hawaii and Alaska

• Cuba and the Philippines

• Guam and Puerto Rico

• Panama and Nicaragua

How did the US view its role in Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

• As a colonizer

• As an adversary

• As a neutral party

• As a liberator and protector

What was the US's initial intention in the Philippines?

• To assist in their fight for freedom

• To establish a military base

• To grant them immediate independence

• To annex them as a state

What concept justified US actions in the Philippines?

• Isolationism

• The White Man's Burden

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

What was the reaction of the Filipinos to US involvement?

• They welcomed US rule

• They immediately became a US state

• They were indifferent

• They resisted and sought independence

What was the significance of the Panama Canal for the US?

• It was a gift to Panama

• It connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• It was a symbol of US isolationism

• It marked the end of US imperialism

Who was a key figure in leading US imperialism during this era?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Woodrow Wilson

• Teddy Roosevelt

What was the US's approach to Latin America during this period?

• Complete non-intervention

• Economic isolation

• Political and economic control

• Military withdrawal