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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, MacArthur's Mandate.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Francis Harrison quickly do when he becomes the U.S. governor of the Philippines?
(a) He assimilates to the Filipino culture and becomes popular with the locals.
(b) He attempts to "Americanize" the Filipinos.
(c) He shows the power he has over the Filipinos.
(d) He becomes very unpopular among the natives.

3. Why is Douglas sent home?
(a) He contracts a bad case of malaria.
(b) He does not enjoy his time in the Philippines.
(c) His duties are complete.
(d) He become ill with pneumonia.

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

5. What do the Americans do to the village of Caloocan?
(a) They overwhelm it and burn it to the ground.
(b) They save it.
(c) They protect it.
(d) They convert it to Christianity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to McKinley's inauguration pledge to not seek to gain territory beyond the borders of the United States?

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

3. What does Aguinaldo tell his men to do?

4. What does Quezon complete with William Atkinson Jones?

5. Of what does Taft recommend U.S. sponsorship?

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