American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War: Key Events and Influences

The video explores American imperialism, focusing on the Spanish-American War. It discusses the motivations behind U.S. expansion, including economic interests and naval power. The video also covers the opposition from the Anti-Imperialist League and the events leading to the war, such as yellow journalism and the USS Maine explosion. The war's outcomes, including territorial acquisitions and the Platt Amendment, are also examined.

What was a primary reason for the United States to pursue imperialism in the late 19th century?

• To gain access to raw materials and markets

• To promote cultural exchange

• To spread democracy worldwide

• To establish a global peacekeeping force

Which book by Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan influenced American imperialist policy?

• The American Commonwealth

• The Wealth of Nations

• The Influence of Sea Power upon History

• The Art of War

Who was a notable member of the Anti-Imperialist League?

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• William McKinley

• Mark Twain

• Theodore Roosevelt

What event marked the beginning of the Cuban rebellion against Spanish rule?

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The De Lôme letter

• The signing of the Platt Amendment

• José Martí's organization of a rebellion

What role did yellow journalism play in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War?

• It focused on economic analysis

• It supported Spanish colonial policies

• It exaggerated events to sway public opinion

• It provided unbiased reports from Cuba

What was the significance of the De Lôme letter in the context of the Spanish-American War?

• It was a peace treaty between the US and Spain

• It criticized President McKinley and fueled public outrage

• It was a declaration of war by Spain

• It was a letter of support for Cuban independence

What was the immediate cause of the US declaring war on Spain?

• The publication of Mahan's book

• The annexation of the Philippines

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The signing of the Teller Amendment

What did the Teller Amendment promise regarding Cuba?

• Cuba would become a US state

• Cuba would gain independence after the war

• Cuba would remain under Spanish control

• The US would annex Cuba

Which territories did the United States annex following the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba and the Philippines

• The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Hawaii and the Philippines

What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment in relation to Cuba?

• To annex Cuba as a US territory

• To grant Cuba full independence

• To establish US naval bases in Cuba

• To return Cuba to Spanish control