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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. Does Taft find that the Filipino people are satisfied with U.S. rule?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

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

3. What Portuguese explorer leads a successful voyage around the Horn of Africa and lands in India in 1498?
(a) Franz Ferdinand.
(b) Ferdinand Magellan.
(c) Vasco da Gama.
(d) Christopher Columbus.

4. 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 would like to learn more about the Philippine culture.
(c) He enjoys traveling around the world.
(d) He has aspirations of becoming a Supreme Court judge.

5. Since McKinley does not want war, what does he do?
(a) He runs a successful anti-war campaign.
(b) He forbids war.
(c) He tries stalling.
(d) He resigns.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many troops does Filipino General Luna quickly get to surround the city of Manila?

3. Why does a rebellion in Cuba get much attention in the United States?

4. Privately, what does Osmena tell Harrison?

5. Of what does Taft recommend U.S. sponsorship?

(see the answer key)

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