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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, America Goes Global.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does McKinley have no knowledge?
(a) Foreign affairs.
(b) Political affairs.
(c) Far Eastern affairs.
(d) Local affairs.

2. What creates a harsh feudal system when it comes to land ownership and taxation?
(a) The "esclavitud" system.
(b) The "pobre" system.
(c) The "Spaniard" system.
(d) The "encomienda" system.

3. Since McKinley does not want war, what does he do?
(a) He forbids war.
(b) He runs a successful anti-war campaign.
(c) He resigns.
(d) He tries stalling.

4. Why does a rebellion in Cuba get much attention in the United States?
(a) Due to Cuba's size.
(b) Due to Cuba's animosity towards the United States.
(c) Due to Cuba's extraordinary power.
(d) Due to its proximity to Florida.

5. What do some men do to avoid mandatory "service"?
(a) They flee the country.
(b) They commit suicide.
(c) They fight the Spanish.
(d) They flee into the jungle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Filipinos gain power and prestige, what happens to their relationship with Spain?

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

4. What were the Philippines to the Spanish initially?

5. What effect do modest reforms have on the leaders in the Philippines?

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