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Which nations achieved independence through armed rebellion? Check all that apply.

A
Burma
B
Malaysia
C
Cambodia
D
Indonesia
E
Vietnam
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Since independence, Malaysia has been highly successful in

A
oil exporting.
B
manufacturing.
C
textile production.
D
engineering.
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Why did the Philippines help the United States fight the Spanish during the Spanish-American War?

A
It was trying to assert its independence from Spain.
B
It was forced to since it was controlled by the United States.
C
It was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.
D
It wanted to make a good impression on the nation that controlled it.
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How did the countries of French Indochina gain their independence?

A
France granted independence to avoid supporting the colonies any longer.
B
A military junta systematically overthrew the French regime in each country.
C
Communist forces waged a successful war for independence.
D
The United States negotiated with France on behalf of the colonies.
5

After the Philippines became independent, its relationship with the United States

A
began.
B
dissolved.
C
declined.
D
strengthened.
6

Which countries were part of French Indochina? Check all that apply.

A
Philippines
B
Burma
C
Cambodia
D
Malaysia
E
Laos
F
Vietnam
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A military group that rules another country by force is

A
a dictatorship.
B
an insurgency.
C
a junta.
D
a regime.
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This chart shows the gross domestic product of the Philippines after independence.

Question illustration
A
It is doing well but is still a poor nation compared with others.
B
It has enjoyed sporadic economic success since the 1960s.
C
It was a struggling nation but has achieved economic stability.
D
It is now one of the wealthiest nations in the world.
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Why did the United States become involved in the Philippines’ affairs?

A
to help establish a democracy in preparation for independence
B
to fight the Spanish-American War
C
to create a base there during World War II
D
to fight a dictatorship there
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Before gaining independence, the colonies in Indochina were controlled by

A
the United States and France
B
France and Britain
C
the United States and China
D
France and China
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A
1922
B
1942
C
1946
D
1962
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Which of the following is true about the Philippines post-independence?

A
It has suffered under one corrupt government after another.
B
It endured government corruption but successfully overcame it.
C
A brutal dictator murdered thousands of Filipinos.
D
A democratic government helped it achieve global success.
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Which world event sped up independence movements by European colonies in southeast Asia?

A
Germany's invasion of Poland
B
the occupation of southeast Asia by Japan
C
the Great Depression
D
the end of the Cold War
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A
The Khmer Rouge
B
The United States
C
South Vietnam
D
Indonesia

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