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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. The term ___________________ is used to mean the worldwide assertion of American power for the "good" of other civilizations.

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

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

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

5. How is Aguinaldo captured?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Prince Henry do for Portuguese exploration?

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

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

5. Describe Aguinaldo in mid-1900.

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

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

8. What happens when more American troops are requested?

9. What happens when some Spaniards resent the injustice of the Spanish towards the natives?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cory Aquino is the victim of unrealistic expectations.

Part 1) How is she a victim of unrealistic expectations? What are these expectations?

Part 2) How does this affect the confidence of her people?

Part 3) Was she an effective president? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There are both isolationists and expansionists in the United States.

Part 1) What is an isolationist? What is an expansionist? Why were they at odds?

Part 2) How did both of these views affect the United States relationship with the Philippines?

Part 3) Would you consider the United States to be made mostly of isolationists, expansionists, or neither? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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