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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 causes a war.
(b) It causes widespread fear.
(c) It greatly slows down direct communication.
(d) It encourages Filipino ingenuity.

2. How and when does the huge Philippine sugar trade begin enticing numerous other countries to the area?
(a) In the 1800s.
(b) In the 1900s.
(c) In the 1600s.
(d) In the 1700s.

3. Who have found their lives inexorably linked to the Philippines?
(a) Many island residents.
(b) Many Spanish.
(c) Many Americans.
(d) Many famed historical leaders.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the United States take the Philippines as a "prize?"

2. Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

3. Since McKinley does not want war, what does he do?

4. In whose footsteps does Magellan follow?

5. Where is Magellan wrongly charged with corruption, then exonerated?

(see the answer key)

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