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

2. How does Aguinaldo feel when he finds out about Dewey's triumph against the Spanish fleet?
(a) He is upset he hadn't been included in the planning, as well as the actual fighting.
(b) He is nervous that Dewey will turn on him.
(c) He is jealous that he was not able to do the same.
(d) He is relieved that he did not have to get involved.

3. 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 Wesley Merritt.
(c) Major General William Merritt.
(d) Major General John Merritt.

4. From where does the Spaniards' main threat come?
(a) English, Portuguese, Chinese, and Dutch nations.
(b) Argentinian, Chilean, Brazilian, and Venezuelan nations.
(c) Iranian, Pakistani, Mongolian, and Puerto Rican nations.
(d) Japanese, Swedish, Indian, and Italian nations.

5. How do priests adapt to life in the Philippines?
(a) They learn the language and culture, often abandoning their vows and marrying.
(b) They abandon all aspects of their previous culture.
(c) They learn the language.
(d) They force the natives to comply to their way of life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McKinley's policy set up?

2. In mid-1900, what hope is Aguinaldo still holding out?

3. What creates resentment among the growing Filipino educated class?

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

5. Of what does McKinley have no knowledge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs after a rebellion in Cuba takes place?

2. What good does General Otis do for the natives?

3. Describe a little of the history of the Philippines.

4. How does Aguinaldo change his tactics? How does this affect both sides?

5. What takes place during the mid 1800s in America?

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

7. Describe the exploration by European countries.

8. Why does Aginaldo become upset with Dewey?

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

10. What happens when more American troops are requested?

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