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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 takes off in Europe and creates a demand for a viable route to the Far East?

2. When Roosevelt takes over as acting secretary, he looks at means of overthrowing who in Cuba and the Philippines?

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

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

5. What kind of relationship exists between the United States and the Philippines?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the Americans deal with guerrilla tactics?

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

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

6. Describe the exploration by European countries.

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

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

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

10. What happens when more American troops are requested?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

President McKinley is an intriguing character.

Part 1) Describe McKinley. How might he be intriguing?

Part 2) What role did he play in the development of a relationship between the United States and the Philippines?

Part 3) How might this relationship have been different if McKinley had a different personality?

Essay Topic 3

An intimate relationship has developed between the United States and the Philippines over the past one hundred years.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. How did it begin?

Part 2) How has the relationship evolved? How do these changes reflect the changes of opinion by Americans and United States' leadership?

Part 3) How have these changes made the Philippines what it is today?

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