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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Imperial Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are many powerful individuals now considering?
(a) The uselessness of a U.S. colony in the Far East.
(b) The possible harm a U.S. colony would cause a group of people in the Far East.
(c) The possible benefits of a U.S. colony in the Far East.
(d) The excitement of a U.S. colony in the Far East.

2. The term ___________________ is used to mean the worldwide assertion of American power for the "good" of other civilizations.
(a) Manifest Destiny.
(b) God's Fate.
(c) Colonial Power.
(d) Expansionist Desire.

3. In whose footsteps does Magellan follow?
(a) Balboa's.
(b) De Gama.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Cabot.

4. Under pressure, McKinley appoints Roosevelt as the assistant secretary to whom, who is the secretary of the navy?
(a) John Long.
(b) Jasper Long.
(c) Brandon Long.
(d) Scott Long.

5. Where else do the Portuguese aggressively explore over the next ten years?
(a) Samaria, Chile, and even Argentina.
(b) Egypt, The Ivory Coast, and even Barbados.
(c) Ethiopia, India, and even Bermuda.
(d) Sumatra, China, and even Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Portuguese explore the West African coast and round the continent itself?

2. For how long does Spain keep the Philippines in a state of near suspended animation?

3. Why does a rebellion in Cuba get much attention in the United States?

4. What explorer first finds the Philippines?

5. The locals are supposed to be self-ruling, but in reality, who has total control?

(see the answer key)

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