American Imperialism Review

The video tutorial covers American imperialism, focusing on the shift from isolationism to interventionism in foreign policy. It discusses motivations for imperialism, including social Darwinism, market expansion, and spreading Christianity. The tutorial also highlights the importance of naval power and strategic acquisitions like Hawaii. The segment concludes with a preview of the Spanish American War.

What was the traditional American foreign policy before 1898?

• Interventionism

• Globalism

• Isolationism

• Colonialism

Which event marked a significant shift in American foreign policy?

• The purchase of Alaska

• The Spanish-American War

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Civil War

What ideology justified the belief in the superiority of American civilization?

• Isolationism

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

• Social Darwinism

How did imperialism affect American markets?

• It limited trade opportunities

• It led to economic isolation

• It stabilized crop prices

• It reduced international trade

What was one of the cultural motivations for American imperialism?

• To spread democracy

• To spread Christianity

• To spread socialism

• To spread communism

What poem encouraged the U.S. to take up 'The White Man's Burden'?

• The White Man's Burden

• The Road Not Taken

• The Raven

• The Charge of the Light Brigade

Why was Hawaii strategically important to the U.S.?

• It was a major source of oil

• It was a halfway point in the Pacific

• It had a large population

• It was rich in gold

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

• Woodrow Wilson

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Rudyard Kipling

What was a consequence of American imperialism in other countries?

• Resentment towards the U.S.

• Increased global peace

• Cultural assimilation

• Economic prosperity for all

What was a key factor in projecting American power during imperialism?

• Building a strong army

• Establishing naval bases

• Developing nuclear weapons

• Forming alliances