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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. What do the commission reports recommend?

2. What does Aguinaldo tell his men to do?

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

4. What creates a harsh feudal system when it comes to land ownership and taxation?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening in the United States during this same time period?

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

3. What happens within ten years of Legazpi's rule?

4. Describe Ferdinand Magellan's early career as an explorer.

5. Describe Magellan's voyage beginning in 1519.

6. How do the Americans deal with guerrilla tactics?

7. Describe Aguinaldo in mid-1900.

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

9. What does McKinley do when the Spanish fleet is destroyed in Manila?

10. What happens when more American troops are requested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ninoy Aquino is killed when returning to the Philippines.

Part 1) Why does he return? Was this a good idea? Why or why not?

Part 2) Who might have had him killed? Why how do you know this?

Part 3) Does his death help or hurt his cause? Why?

Essay Topic 2

There is some foreshadowing enhance the story for the reader?

Part 1) Describe two examples of foreshadowing. What do these examples foreshadow?

Part 2) How does this foreshadowing enhance the story for the reader?

Part 3) How can leaders of today learn from these foreshadowed events?

Essay Topic 3

It is ironic that the culture of the Filipinos is viewed as "savage" by the Spanish.

Part 1) Describe their culture prior to Spanish influence.

Part 2) Why was their culture considered savage? How is this ironic?

Part 3) Are you surprised by this culture? Why or why not?

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