Philippine-American War Quiz

Which event marked the beginning of the Philippine-American War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War

• The election of Theodore Roosevelt

What was a primary reason anti-imperialists opposed the annexation of the Philippines?

• It violated American values and the U.S. Constitution

• It would lead to war with Japan

• It would lead to military action by Germany

• It would hasten the annexation of Cuba

How did social Darwinism influence the Philippine-American War?

• It rejected military force

• It supported imperialism only within the Western Hemisphere

• It advocated for a two-ocean navy

• It justified colonial domination based on racial superiority

What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?

• A decisive Spanish victory

• A stalemate with heavy losses on both sides

• A lopsided American victory

• A retreat by American forces

What was the main argument of the anti-imperialist movement regarding the Philippines?

• The Philippines should be returned to Spain

• The annexation would lead to economic ruin

• The annexation was a betrayal of American ideals

• The Philippines should be given to Germany

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

• It ended the Spanish-American War

• It started the Philippine-American War

• It led to the annexation of Hawaii

• It resulted in the independence of Cuba

Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?

• A Filipino nationalist leader

• A Spanish general

• A U.S. President

• An American naval officer

What was the primary cause of the Filipino revolt against American governance?

• Aguinaldo seeking asylum in Spain

• Payment of $20 million to Spain for the Philippines

• Liberation from Japanese control

• Defeat of the Spanish by Filipino rebels and Americans

What was the result of the Philippine-American War?

• The Philippines gained independence immediately

• The U.S. established a colonial government in the Philippines

• Spain regained control of the Philippines

• The Philippines became a Japanese colony

What was the impact of the U.S. annexation of the Philippines on American foreign policy?

• It led to the immediate independence of the Philippines

• It sparked a debate over American imperialism

• It resulted in the annexation of Cuba

• It caused the U.S. to withdraw from world affairs