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American Imperialism in the Philippines

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
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1.

All of the statements described the motives of American imperialism in the Philippines EXCEPT for one. Which of the statements is NOT true.

a)

The Philippines could be one of the potential markets for their products.

b)

They believed that they were a superior race and they have the responsibility to help the inferior race.

c)

They wanted to spread Protestantism.

d)

They wanted to show the world that they were the most powerful country in the 20th century.

2.

All of the Americans supported the annexation of the Philippines

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The Americans felt that the Filipinos were not yet ready and capable of governing themselves.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

The Americans gained control over the Philippines after the Spanish- American War.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of American imperialism?

a)

The establishment of public education

b)

The development of roads, railways, and improved health care

c)

More Filipinos supported the imported products rather than those locally made

d)

The Philippine government adopted the democratic form of government by the Americans.

6.

Who was the American president who supported the annexation of the Philippines?

a)

William McKinley

b)

Woodrow Wilson

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Theodore Roosevelt

7.

When did the US grant the Philippines its independence?

a)

June 12, 1898

b)

July 4, 1946

c)

December 10, 1898

d)

October 20, 1944

8.

How did the Filipinos react to the American annexation of the Philippines?

a)

The Filipinos revolted against American rule.

b)

They accepted their fate.

c)

They asked the Japanese to help them achieve their freedom from the Americans

d)

None of the above.

9.

Who was the Filipino general who led the revolutionary group in their fight against American imperialism?

a)

Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar

b)

Gen. Miguel Malvar

c)

Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Gen. Macario Sakay

10.

Do you think American imperialism to the Philippines was reasonable? Why?

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