U.S. and European Economic Imperialism

The video explores economic imperialism, where one nation exerts economic power over another. It covers examples in India, China, and Latin America, highlighting the British East India Company's role in India, the opium trade in China, and US and British investments in Latin America. The video concludes with a call to action for students to subscribe for more educational content.

What is economic imperialism?

• A situation where countries form military alliances.

• A situation where one country politically dominates another.

• A situation where one country has significant economic power over another.

• A situation where countries engage in cultural exchange.

Which company played a significant role in India's economic imperialism?

• Dutch East India Company

• British East India Company

• French East India Company

• Portuguese East India Company

What was the main export from India to Britain during economic imperialism?

• Tea

• Spices

• Silk

• Cotton

What product did the British East India Company force Indian farmers to produce for trade with China?

• Tea

• Opium

• Silk

• Porcelain

What was the main consequence of the Opium Wars for China?

• Military alliance with Britain

• Political takeover by Britain

• Economic control by Britain

• Cultural exchange with Britain

What did the spheres of influence in China allow foreign nations to do?

• Have exclusive trading rights

• Establish political control

• Engage in cultural exchange

• Form military alliances

Which doctrine marked the beginning of U.S. imperialism in Latin America?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Truman Doctrine

• Marshall Plan

• Roosevelt Corollary

What was a major focus of U.S. investments in Latin America during economic imperialism?

• Agriculture

• Railroads and industries

• Education

• Healthcare

Which country invested heavily in Argentina's livestock and railroads?

• United States

• France

• Britain

• Spain

What resource became a significant part of Chile's export economy under Spanish economic imperialism?

• Copper

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron