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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. When did the United States take the Philippines as a "prize?"

2. Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

3. During the mid 1800s, the American desire to become a world power and be taken seriously _____________.

4. Where is Magellan wrongly charged with corruption, then exonerated?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What do the Anti-Imperialists feel about the expansionist movement?

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

7. Describe the beginning of the war.

8. Describe the exploration by European countries.

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

10. Describe life in the Philippines under Spanish rule.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Taft starts a tradition of using American money to back Filipino elections.

Part 1) Why does he do this? What are the consequences of this?

Part 2) What other ways has the United States used its wealth to support events in other countries? Has this been helpful or detrimental? Why?

Part 3) Should the United States use its money to assist in other countries' elections and other political events? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Cory Aquino is elected president of the Philippines.

Part 1) Why is she elected? Was she a good choice? Why or why not?

Part 2) Is she able to do what the people ask of her? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does her time as President affect Filipinos?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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