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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 explorer first finds the Philippines?

2. What do some men do to avoid mandatory "service"?

3. How does Aguinaldo feel when McKinley easily sweeps the elections for a second term, with Roosevelt as his running mate?

4. Over what is the actual war triggered?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe Magellan's voyage beginning in 1519.

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

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

9. Describe the exploration by European countries.

10. Why does Aginaldo become upset with Dewey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Douglas MacArthur is like his father in many ways.

Part 1) Describe Douglas. How is he like his father?

Part 2) How does his behavior and personality affect those around him?

Part 3) Was he raised to be this way? 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

Douglas MacArthur was a decent strategist but not a great one.

Part 1) How was he a decent strategist?

Part 2) Why was he not a great one?

Part 3) What roll does his personality play in his abilities as a strategist?

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