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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In January 1900, who does President McKinley summon to discuss the Philippines?

2. How has the Filipino perception of the United States changed over the years?

3. What were the Philippines to the Spanish initially?

4. Soon, what happens to the local chiefs regarding their people?

5. What does Aguinaldo tell his men to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Aginaldo become upset with Dewey?

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

4. Describe the religion in the Philippines under Spanish rule.

5. How do the Americans deal with guerrilla tactics?

6. What happens when the U.S. warship "Maine" explodes?

7. Describe the exploration by European countries.

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

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

10. What does President McKinley do in January of 1900?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The "real" character of Douglas MacArthur contrasts with his public image.

Part 1) Describe both sides of Douglas MacArthur.

Part 2) Why does this contrast exist?

Part 3) How does this affect both the United States and the Philippines?

Essay Topic 2

There are both isolationists and expansionists in the United States.

Part 1) What is an isolationist? What is an expansionist? Why were they at odds?

Part 2) How did both of these views affect the United States relationship with the Philippines?

Part 3) Would you consider the United States to be made mostly of isolationists, expansionists, or neither? Why?

Essay Topic 3

There are similarities between many American wars.

Part 1) Name three wars that have similarities.

Part 2) What are these similarities? Why do these similarities exist?

Part 3) Are these similarities good or bad? Why? How can the United States learn from these similarities?

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