American Expansion and Territorial Disputes

The video explores the controversial notion of an American Empire, tracing its origins to the Spanish-American War and Thomas Jefferson's vision of an 'Empire of Liberty.' It discusses key historical events like the Louisiana Purchase and the Mexican-American War, which contributed to U.S. territorial expansion. The video also covers the resolution of the Oregon Territory dispute, highlighting the complexities of American expansionism and its impact on international relations.

What event marked the beginning of the notion of an American Empire?

• The Mexican-American War

• The American Civil War

• The War of 1812

• The Spanish-American War

Which founding father envisioned America as an 'Empire of Liberty'?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a major concern for Jefferson regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

• The constitutional authority to acquire new territory

• The potential for war with Spain

• The cost of the purchase

• The reaction of Native American tribes

What was a major consequence of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It led to the War of 1812

• It caused a financial crisis

• It resulted in the annexation of Canada

What was a significant outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• The annexation of Florida

• The acquisition of Texas and California

• The purchase of Alaska

• The end of slavery in the United States

Why did some Americans oppose the annexation of all of Mexico?

• Lack of military resources

• Fear of British intervention

• Racial and cultural differences

• Concerns over the cost

What was the main reason for the Oregon boundary dispute?

• Control over the Mississippi River

• Access to the Pacific Ocean

• The discovery of gold

• The fur trade

Which treaty resolved the Oregon boundary dispute?

• The Oregon Treaty

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Paris

What was the slogan '54 or fight' referring to?

• The latitude line for the Oregon boundary

• The number of territories acquired from Mexico

• The number of states in the Union

• The year of the Louisiana Purchase

What was a key factor in the peaceful resolution of the Oregon boundary dispute?

• The threat of a third war with Britain

• The exhaustion of the American army

• The discovery of gold in California

• The intervention of the French