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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Dependent Independence.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creates a harsh feudal system when it comes to land ownership and taxation?
(a) The "esclavitud" system.
(b) The "encomienda" system.
(c) The "Spaniard" system.
(d) The "pobre" system.

2. As Filipinos gain power and prestige, what happens to their relationship with Spain?
(a) It becomes strained.
(b) It becomes stronger.
(c) It becomes more protective.
(d) It becomes friendlier.

3. What happens when Schurman presses McKinley for a cease-fire?
(a) Otis' own team members support him, and the settlement is accepted.
(b) McKinley rejects Schurman's request for a cease-fire.
(c) Otis' own team members desert him, and the settlement is abandoned.
(d) McKinley ignores Schurman's request for a cease-fire.

4. What begins roaming the countryside, killing American collaborators?
(a) Filipino clergy.
(b) Filipino death squads.
(c) Japanese death squads.
(d) Former United States soldiers.

5. With the Spanish fleet destroyed in Manila, McKinley appoints _________ to command the U.S. Army to take the city itself, still held by the Spanish.
(a) Major General Wesley Merritt.
(b) Major General William Merritt.
(c) Major General John Merritt.
(d) Major General Jacob Merritt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis Harrison quickly do when he becomes the U.S. governor of the Philippines?

2. How do Nationalistic insurgent groups see Quezon?

3. Realizing his position, what fateful decision does MacArthur make?

4. The term ___________________ is used to mean the worldwide assertion of American power for the "good" of other civilizations.

5. What is the result of Dewey's cutting the telegraph cable out of Manila?

(see the answer key)

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