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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In January 1900, who does President McKinley summon to discuss the Philippines?
(a) Federal judge Owen Murphy Panner.
(b) Federal judge Lawrence Edward Walsh.
(c) Federal judge William Howard Taft.
(d) Federal judge George Bethune Adams.

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

3. The term ___________________ is used to mean the worldwide assertion of American power for the "good" of other civilizations.
(a) Manifest Destiny.
(b) Colonial Power.
(c) God's Fate.
(d) Expansionist Desire.

4. After two months at sea, where do the ships reach?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Chile.
(d) Mexico.

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 has not been forgotten.
(c) It is struggling to exist.
(d) It has strengthened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some men do to avoid mandatory "service"?

2. What explorer first finds the Philippines?

3. How is the carnage affecting many American troops?

4. What stories heavily influence the natives?

5. McKinley does not want complications with the insurgents, but is still trying to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Americans deal with guerrilla tactics?

2. Describe Aguinaldo in mid-1900.

3. What effect does the belief that the U.S. could benefit from having a colony in the Far East have on the United States?

4. Describe the beginning of the war.

5. What happens to Aguinaldo when McKinley easily sweeps the elections for a second term?

6. What happens when some Spaniards resent the injustice of the Spanish towards the natives?

7. Describe the exploration by European countries.

8. What happens when young Filipino men are educated abroad?

9. What takes place when Cleveland is replaced by McKinley?

10. Why does Aginaldo become upset with Dewey?

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