The Development of Alaska and Hawaii

The video explores the history of Alaska and Hawaii, focusing on their paths to becoming U.S. states. It begins with European settlers and Russian explorers in Alaska, highlighting the purchase of Alaska by the U.S. and the subsequent gold rush. The narrative then shifts to Hawaii, detailing Captain Cook's discovery, the influence of missionaries, and the economic ties with the U.S. The video concludes with Hawaii's strategic importance during World War II and its eventual statehood, emphasizing the growth of tourism.

Who were the first explorers to reach Alaska without crossing the entire United States?

• Spanish explorers

• French explorers

• British explorers

• Russian explorers

Who was responsible for negotiating the purchase of Alaska from Russia?

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Seward

• James Monroe

• Andrew Johnson

What event changed the perception of Alaska's value to the United States?

• End of the Civil War

• Purchase by William Seward

• Discovery of gold

• Discovery of oil

Which islands make up the Hawaiian chain?

• Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Crete, Cyprus, and the Big Island

• Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Bali, Lombok, and the Big Island

• Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island

• Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and the Big Island

What was the significance of the naval base at Pearl Harbor before World War II?

• It was a major tourist attraction

• It was a strategic military base

• It was a center for sugar production

• It was a trading post with Japan

What was the main reason for the United States' involvement in World War II?

• Trade agreements with Japan

• Missionary activities in the Pacific

• Discovery of oil in Hawaii

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the primary industry that developed in Hawaii after it became a state?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Agriculture