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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. The locals are supposed to be self-ruling, but in reality, who has total control?
(a) The missionaries.
(b) The Friars.
(c) The political leaders.
(d) The Americans.

2. When does Ferdinand Magellan sail for India with a Portuguese fleet?
(a) 1805.
(b) 1605.
(c) 1505.
(d) 1705.

3. Theodore Roosevelt is a student of Mahan's THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER ON HISTORY and desires to make the United States what?
(a) A mighty nation.
(b) A haughty nation.
(c) A negligent nation.
(d) A pampered nation.

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

5. What has happened to McKinley's inauguration pledge to not seek to gain territory beyond the borders of the United States?
(a) It has been long forgotten.
(b) It is struggling to exist.
(c) It has not been forgotten.
(d) It has strengthened.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

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

3. When more troops are requested, how large does the army become within a year?

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

5. For how long does Spain keep the Philippines in a state of near suspended animation?

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