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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Little Brown Brothers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. McKinley does not want complications with the insurgents, but is still trying to do what?
(a) Become friends with the insurgents.
(b) Reach a negotiated deal with the Spanish.
(c) Avoid making the Philippines a U.S. colony.
(d) Appease the Philippine people.

2. How does the insurgent force's policy gradually switch?
(a) From a policy of guerrilla tactics to traditional tactics.
(b) From a policy of guerrilla tactics to direct confrontation.
(c) From a policy of direct confrontation to no confrontation.
(d) From a policy of direct confrontation to guerrilla tactics.

3. What does McKinley's policy set up?
(a) The useless turn of events with the friendly native population that is to come.
(b) The somewhat successful turn of events with the friendly native population that is to come.
(c) The disastrous turn of events with the friendly native population that is to come.
(d) The successful turn of events with the friendly native population that is to come.

4. The locals are supposed to be self-ruling, but in reality, who has total control?
(a) The missionaries.
(b) The political leaders.
(c) The Friars.
(d) The Americans.

5. In mid-1900, what hope is Aguinaldo still holding out?
(a) McKinley will change his views on the Philippines as a colony.
(b) McKinley can be defeated in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
(c) That McKinley will stand up for his beliefs.
(d) McKinley will win the next election.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Spain keep the Philippines in a state of near suspended animation?

2. As military governor, how does MacArthur treat Taft?

3. What happens when Schurman presses McKinley for a cease-fire?

4. How does MacArthur compare to Taft when dealing with prisoners and non-combatant civilians?

5. What takes off in Europe and creates a demand for a viable route to the Far East?

(see the answer key)

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