American Imperialism and Its Consequences

The video explores American imperialism, detailing its motivations such as global competition, military strength, and cultural superiority. It covers the acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii, the Spanish-American War, and the US's role in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The video also discusses US influence in China through the Open Door Policy and the Boxer Rebellion, and highlights America's rise as a world power, marked by the construction of the Panama Canal and Roosevelt's diplomatic achievements.

What was one of the primary motivations for American imperialism in the late 19th century?

• Desire for cultural exchange

• Focus on domestic issues

• Need for new markets and raw materials

• Interest in European alliances

How did the United States acquire Alaska?

• By annexing it after a war

• By purchasing it from Russia

• Through a treaty with Japan

• Through a trade agreement with Canada

What event is often cited as a catalyst for the Spanish-American War?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The annexation of Hawaii

Which territories did the United States gain control over as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• China and Japan

• Panama and Colombia

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Alaska and Hawaii

What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment in Cuba?

• To grant Cuba full independence

• To allow the US to maintain naval stations and intervene in Cuban affairs

• To annex Cuba as a US state

• To establish a trade agreement with Spain

Who led the Filipino resistance against American annexation?

• Jose Marti

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Alfred Mahan

• John Hay

What was the Open Door Policy in China intended to achieve?

• To establish American colonies in China

• To promote free trade among nations in China

• To close Chinese markets to European powers

• To end the Boxer Rebellion

What was a significant outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?

• The establishment of the Panama Canal

• The annexation of China by the US

• The end of European influence in Asia

• The reinforcement of the Open Door Policy

What was one of the main reasons for constructing the Panama Canal?

• To create a tourist attraction

• To provide a military base in South America

• To establish a new trade route to Europe

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for faster travel

Which US President played a key role in negotiating peace between Russia and Japan?

• William McKinley

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt