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The Pensionado Act was established to provide scholarships for Filipinos to study in Australia.
The Pensionado Act was established to provide scholarships for Filipinos to study in Australia.
False (B)
Act No. 74 of 1901 created the Department of Public Instruction in the Philippines.
Act No. 74 of 1901 created the Department of Public Instruction in the Philippines.
True (A)
The University of the Philippines was established in 1908 as a private institution.
The University of the Philippines was established in 1908 as a private institution.
False (B)
The introduction of democracy in the Philippines included the establishment of the Philippine Assembly in 1907.
The introduction of democracy in the Philippines included the establishment of the Philippine Assembly in 1907.
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The Americans initiated the first systematic public school system in the Philippines.
The Americans initiated the first systematic public school system in the Philippines.
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Agricultural products like iron and wheat were the main exports of the Philippines during the American colonial period.
Agricultural products like iron and wheat were the main exports of the Philippines during the American colonial period.
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Public health programs were implemented to combat diseases such as malaria and influenza in the Philippines.
Public health programs were implemented to combat diseases such as malaria and influenza in the Philippines.
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Western sports like soccer and cricket became popular in the Philippines during the American colonial period.
Western sports like soccer and cricket became popular in the Philippines during the American colonial period.
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The First Philippine Republic was inaugurated on January 23, 1899.
The First Philippine Republic was inaugurated on January 23, 1899.
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The Philippine - American War lasted for five years.
The Philippine - American War lasted for five years.
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President Aguinaldo was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901.
President Aguinaldo was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901.
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The Schurman Commission aimed to investigate the military conditions in the Philippines.
The Schurman Commission aimed to investigate the military conditions in the Philippines.
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The Taft Commission was established to promote the transition from civil to military governance in the Philippines.
The Taft Commission was established to promote the transition from civil to military governance in the Philippines.
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Colonialism involves direct political control and military force over another country.
Colonialism involves direct political control and military force over another country.
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The Thomasites were American teachers sent to the Philippines to establish a public school system.
The Thomasites were American teachers sent to the Philippines to establish a public school system.
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Aguinaldo officially surrendered to the US on April 19, 1901.
Aguinaldo officially surrendered to the US on April 19, 1901.
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Imperialism requires the establishment of a governing body in the dominated country.
Imperialism requires the establishment of a governing body in the dominated country.
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The Sedition Law was created to promote free speech in the Philippines.
The Sedition Law was created to promote free speech in the Philippines.
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The United States acquired the Philippines from Spain for a sum of US $20 million.
The United States acquired the Philippines from Spain for a sum of US $20 million.
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The Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation was issued after the Spanish-American War.
The Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation was issued after the Spanish-American War.
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Emilio Aguinaldo believed that Americans were in the Philippines to colonize the country.
Emilio Aguinaldo believed that Americans were in the Philippines to colonize the country.
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Colonial powers often try to impose their political practices on indigenous populations.
Colonial powers often try to impose their political practices on indigenous populations.
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The sinking of the USS Maine in 1898 was a pivotal event leading up to the Filipino-American War.
The sinking of the USS Maine in 1898 was a pivotal event leading up to the Filipino-American War.
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Colonialism and imperialism are synonymous terms that describe the same concept.
Colonialism and imperialism are synonymous terms that describe the same concept.
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The Cooper Act was enacted to establish a military governance in the Philippines.
The Cooper Act was enacted to establish a military governance in the Philippines.
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The Flag Law made it illegal to display the Philippine flag.
The Flag Law made it illegal to display the Philippine flag.
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The Jones Law promised independence for the Philippines without any conditions.
The Jones Law promised independence for the Philippines without any conditions.
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The Hare-Hawes Cutting Act promised a 10-year transitional period before Philippine independence.
The Hare-Hawes Cutting Act promised a 10-year transitional period before Philippine independence.
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The ratification of the Philippine Constitution took place in 1935.
The ratification of the Philippine Constitution took place in 1935.
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The American soldiers were the first teachers after the reopening of schools in Manila.
The American soldiers were the first teachers after the reopening of schools in Manila.
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The Philippine educational system during the American period was only for wealthy males.
The Philippine educational system during the American period was only for wealthy males.
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The primary purpose of early laws during American occupation was to encourage anti-colonial sentiments.
The primary purpose of early laws during American occupation was to encourage anti-colonial sentiments.
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Flashcards
Philippine Public School System
Philippine Public School System
The Americans established a formal public education system in the Philippines, making education more available.
Department of Public Instruction
Department of Public Instruction
An entity created by Act No. 74 of 1901 to establish and regulate the public schools.
Philippine Normal School (PNU)
Philippine Normal School (PNU)
The school established by Act No. 74 to train teachers for the public schools.
English as Medium of Instruction
English as Medium of Instruction
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University of the Philippines (UP)
University of the Philippines (UP)
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Pensionado Act
Pensionado Act
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Philippine Assembly
Philippine Assembly
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Economic Transformation
Economic Transformation
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Malolos Republic
Malolos Republic
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Treaty of Paris (1898)
Treaty of Paris (1898)
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Battle of Tirad Pass
Battle of Tirad Pass
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Aguinaldo's Capture (1901)
Aguinaldo's Capture (1901)
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Aguinaldo's Surrender (1901)
Aguinaldo's Surrender (1901)
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Schurman Commission (1899)
Schurman Commission (1899)
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Taft Commission (1900)
Taft Commission (1900)
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Thomasites (1901)
Thomasites (1901)
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Colonialism
Colonialism
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Imperialism
Imperialism
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Colonialism vs. Imperialism
Colonialism vs. Imperialism
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Benevolent Assimilation
Benevolent Assimilation
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San Juan Bridge Incident
San Juan Bridge Incident
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Filipino-American War
Filipino-American War
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Cooper Act (1902)
Cooper Act (1902)
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Flag Law (1907)
Flag Law (1907)
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Jones Law (1916)
Jones Law (1916)
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Hare-Hawes Cutting Act (1933)
Hare-Hawes Cutting Act (1933)
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Ratification of the Philippine Constitution (1935)
Ratification of the Philippine Constitution (1935)
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What was the purpose of the Cooper Act?
What was the purpose of the Cooper Act?
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What did the Jones Law promise?
What did the Jones Law promise?
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What major change did the Hare-Hawes Cutting Act introduce?
What major change did the Hare-Hawes Cutting Act introduce?
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Study Notes
American Colonialism and Philippine-American War
- Colonialism is the practice of one country controlling another politically and occupying it with settlers to profit from its resources and economy.
- Colonial powers typically impose their religion, language, culture, and political practices on the indigenous population.
- Imperialism is a broader concept than colonialism. It refers to the domination of one country or region by another through direct political control, economic exploitation, or cultural influence. Imperialism does not always involve settlement.
- Colonialism uses military force to control nations and establish governments to take total control. In imperialism, control is often achieved indirectly through economic or cultural influence.
- American Expeditionary forces were sent to the Philippines in 1898 to defeat the Spanish.
- The Treaty of Paris, signed on December 10, 1898, ceded the Philippines to the United States for $20 million.
- Key events during this time include the sinking of the USS Maine, the Battle of Manila Bay, and the Declaration of Philippine Independence in June 1898.
- The Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation was issued by President William McKinley on December 21, 1898. This outlined US policy regarding the Philippines.
- The First Philippine Republic, also known as the Malolos Republic, was inaugurated on January 23, 1899.
- Tensions between the US and Filipino military forces led to the Philippine-American War, a three-year conflict beginning in 1899.
- Key battles during the war included the Battle of Tirad Pass in December 1899.
- President Aguinaldo was eventually captured in 1901.
- The Schurman Commission was established in 1899 to investigate conditions in the Philippines and recommend policies for US administration.
- The Taft Commission (1900) transitioned the Philippines from military to civil governance.
- The Taft Commission led to the creation of the public school system with English as the medium of instruction and sent over teachers to the Philippines, now known as the Thomasite Program.
- Key legislative actions included the Sedition Law (1901), the Cooper Act (1902), and the Flag Law (1907).
- The Jones Law (1916), also known as the Philippine Autonomy Act, stated the US intent to grant the Philippines independence once a stable government was established.
- The Hare-Hawes Cutting Act (1933) promised Philippine independence after a 10-year period under commonwealth rule.
- The Philippine Constitution was ratified in 1935.
- The American occupation of the Philippines led to the establishment of a formal educational system, public schools with English as the teaching language, and universities like the University of the Philippines, as well as improvements in infrastructure such as roads.
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Explore the practices of colonialism and imperialism as they relate to the American control of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. This quiz will cover key events, treaties, and the implications of American colonial rule in the Philippines. Test your knowledge on how these historical contexts shaped modern relationships.