10.3 Quiz

The Foraker Act stated that the US would establish:

• military rule in Cuba

• military rule in Puerto Rico

• civilian rule in Puerto Rico

• a dictatorship in the Philippines

Under the Foraker Act:

• The US President had the power to appoint the Governor and members of the Upper House

• Citizens had the power to appoint the Governor and members of the Upper House

• The US President appointed the Governor only

• The US Senate voted for the Governor

Providing food and clothing, helping farmers, organizing elementary schools and improving sanitation and medical research were examples of the positive actions the US took in:

• Philippines

• Spain

• Mexico

• Cuba

Which country gave Cuba independence?

• Spain

• England

• US

• Cuba

A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power is called a:

• territory

• protectorate

• commonwealth

• colony

What was the main reason the US was in Cuba?

• To protect foreign interests

• to protect US business interests

• to develop oil in the region

• to establish a military port

Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

• A Cuban rebel leader

• The President of Puerto Rico

• Leader of the Filipino revolt

• Spanish General

What did Americans do to the Filipinos that was similar to what the Spanish did to the Cubans?

• Forced the Filipinos into unsanitary camps

• Forced them to work in factories

• Restricted their access to fishing waters

List 3 of the 4 provisions of the Platt Amendment

Explain at least 3 details of the Boxer Rebellion: