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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Civilizing with a Krag.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. McKinley does not want complications with the insurgents, but is still trying to do what?
(a) Appease the Philippine people.
(b) Reach a negotiated deal with the Spanish.
(c) Become friends with the insurgents.
(d) Avoid making the Philippines a U.S. colony.

2. Soon, what happens to the local chiefs regarding their people?
(a) They are corrupted by the process and work with the Spaniards against their citizenry.
(b) They help the Spanish assimilate to the native culture.
(c) They become more protective of their people.
(d) They flee the country and leave their people defenseless.

3. What kind of relationship exists between the United States and the Philippines?
(a) A relationship full of hatred.
(b) A healthy relationship.
(c) A love/hate relationship.
(d) A loving relationship.

4. What takes off in Europe and creates a demand for a viable route to the Far East?
(a) The Black Death.
(b) The Asian spice trade.
(c) Yoga and interest in Eastern religions.
(d) A desire for fine China.

5. Mark Twain, Samuel Gompers and _________________ find themselves oddly on the same side of the expansionism issue.
(a) Thomas Eakins.
(b) John Ford.
(c) Solomon R. Guggenheim.
(d) Andrew Carnegie.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does the Spaniards' main threat come?

2. Who have found their lives inexorably linked to the Philippines?

3. How is the carnage affecting many American troops?

4. How does Long react when Roosevelt connives to have a fellow expansionist appointed as the next Navy Commodore?

5. Where else do the Portuguese aggressively explore over the next ten years?

(see the answer key)

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