U.S. Expansion and Foreign Policy

The video lecture explores the age of Imperialism in the United States, focusing on how the U.S. became an imperial power similar to European nations. It covers the concept of Manifest Destiny, the Spanish-American War, and the acquisition of overseas colonies. The lecture also discusses the U.S. involvement in the Philippines, the construction of the Panama Canal, and the Monroe Doctrine. It concludes with President Theodore Roosevelt's policies, including the Roosevelt Corollary and the Great White Fleet, showcasing U.S. military strength.

What was the main idea behind Manifest Destiny in the United States during the 1800s?

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To expand from the east coast to the west coast

• To promote industrialization in the south

• To form alliances with Native American tribes

Which event marked the beginning of the United States' expansion overseas?

• The Mexican-American War

• The Civil War

• The Spanish-American War

• The War of 1812

What territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Panama and Colombia

• Cuba and the Dominican Republic

• Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Midway

• Hawaii and Alaska

How did the United States initially support Filipino nationalists during the conflict with Spain?

• By sending troops to the Philippines

• By providing them with weapons and money

• By negotiating a peace treaty

• By establishing a naval blockade

What was the outcome of the conflict in the Philippines for the United States?

• The Philippines gained independence

• The United States established a protectorate

• The Philippines became a U.S. colony

• The conflict ended in a stalemate

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Panama Canal?

• To create a new trade route to Europe

• To promote tourism in Panama

• To establish a military base in Central America

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

How did the United States assist Panama in gaining independence from Colombia?

• By organizing a diplomatic conference

• By negotiating a treaty with Colombia

• By sending warships to support their resistance

• By providing financial aid

What was the main message of the Monroe Doctrine?

• The United States would remain neutral in European conflicts

• Europeans should not colonize or interfere in the Americas

• The Americas should form a single political union

• The United States would expand its influence in Asia

What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine?

• A declaration of war on European powers

• A commitment to use military force if necessary

• A promise of economic aid to Latin America

• A plan to annex new territories in South America

What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet's world tour?

• To conduct scientific research

• To establish new trade routes

• To demonstrate U.S. naval power

• To promote cultural exchange