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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. On what do the Spanish soldiers excitedly concentrate?
(a) Preparing the Philippine people to be independent.
(b) Collecting revenue and converting the population to Christianity.
(c) Finding a route to enhance their power in the spice trade.
(d) Selling the Philippines to the United States.

2. How has the Filipino perception of the United States changed over the years?
(a) From occupying nation to protector.
(b) From foe to friend.
(c) From friend to foe.
(d) From protector to occupying nation.

3. When does the crew gaze upon the Philippines for the first time?
(a) April 1621.
(b) March 1521.
(c) April 1521.
(d) March 1621.

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.
(a) Major General Jacob Merritt.
(b) Major General William Merritt.
(c) Major General Wesley Merritt.
(d) Major General John Merritt.

5. What becomes more common for Filipinos?
(a) To attack American troops as they enter a town.
(b) To surrender to American troops entering a town, then attack later.
(c) To attack after American troops enter a town.
(d) To run away from the American troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. After two months at sea, where do the ships reach?

2. What effect do modest reforms have on the leaders in the Philippines?

3. How does Aguinaldo feel when he finds out about Dewey's triumph against the Spanish fleet?

4. What does McKinley's policy set up?

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

(see the answer key)

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