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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Imperial Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the result of Dewey's cutting the telegraph cable out of Manila?
(a) It greatly slows down direct communication.
(b) It causes widespread fear.
(c) It encourages Filipino ingenuity.
(d) It causes a war.

2. Why does a rebellion in Cuba get much attention in the United States?
(a) Due to Cuba's animosity towards the United States.
(b) Due to Cuba's extraordinary power.
(c) Due to its proximity to Florida.
(d) Due to Cuba's size.

3. What explorer first finds the Philippines?
(a) Christopher Columbus.
(b) Vasco da Gama.
(c) Franz Ferdinand.
(d) Ferdinand Magellan.

4. What are many powerful individuals now considering?
(a) The excitement of a U.S. colony in the Far East.
(b) The uselessness of a U.S. colony in the Far East.
(c) The possible benefits of a U.S. colony in the Far East.
(d) The possible harm a U.S. colony would cause a group of people in the Far East.

5. When asked to clarify the overall U.S. mission, how does McKinley respond?
(a) He responds with outright lies.
(b) With very vague answers.
(c) With very specific answers.
(d) He does not respond.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Roosevelt takes over as acting secretary, he looks at means of overthrowing who in Cuba and the Philippines?

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

3. What does McKinley's policy set up?

4. Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

5. What kind of relationship exists between the United States and the Philippines?

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