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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Stumbling Toward Self-rule.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Long react when Roosevelt connives to have a fellow expansionist appointed as the next Navy Commodore?
(a) Long rewards Roosevelt.
(b) Long resigns as the secretary.
(c) Long reprimands Roosevelt and does not allow the appointee to stand.
(d) Long reprimands Roosevelt but allow his appointee to stand.

2. How does Aguinaldo feel when McKinley easily sweeps the elections for a second term, with Roosevelt as his running mate?
(a) Devastated.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Excited.
(d) Happy.

3. Where else do the Portuguese aggressively explore over the next ten years?
(a) Egypt, The Ivory Coast, and even Barbados.
(b) Ethiopia, India, and even Bermuda.
(c) Sumatra, China, and even Japan.
(d) Samaria, Chile, and even Argentina.

4. Of what does Taft recommend U.S. sponsorship?
(a) Philippine military organizations.
(b) Philippine insurgents.
(c) Philippine civilian projects.
(d) Philippine reserves.

5. Why does this person agree to depart for Manila to take the position of governor?
(a) He has family that lives in Manila.
(b) He has aspirations of becoming a Supreme Court judge.
(c) He would like to learn more about the Philippine culture.
(d) He enjoys traveling around the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

2. How many weeks does it take to reach the Pacific Ocean?

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

4. 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.

5. When asked to clarify the overall U.S. mission, how does McKinley respond?

(see the answer key)

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