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What was the main intention of President William McKinley regarding the Filipinos?
What was the main intention of President William McKinley regarding the Filipinos?
Which act prohibited Filipinos from expressing support for independence?
Which act prohibited Filipinos from expressing support for independence?
What role did William Howard Taft play in the American colonial government in the Philippines?
What role did William Howard Taft play in the American colonial government in the Philippines?
What was the purpose of the Pacification campaign initiated by the US?
What was the purpose of the Pacification campaign initiated by the US?
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What does the term 'bureaucratic government' refer to in the context of American colonial rule?
What does the term 'bureaucratic government' refer to in the context of American colonial rule?
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What was the primary function of the Philippine Commission until 1907?
What was the primary function of the Philippine Commission until 1907?
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What significant event occurred on October 16, 1907 in the Philippines?
What significant event occurred on October 16, 1907 in the Philippines?
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Which act was designed to limit the formation of organizations or national movements by Filipinos?
Which act was designed to limit the formation of organizations or national movements by Filipinos?
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What significant event allowed the United States to gain control of the Philippines?
What significant event allowed the United States to gain control of the Philippines?
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What law abolished the Philippine Commission in 1916?
What law abolished the Philippine Commission in 1916?
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Under the Jones Law, what powers were given to the Philippine Legislature?
Under the Jones Law, what powers were given to the Philippine Legislature?
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What was the first phase of the Philippine-American War characterized by?
What was the first phase of the Philippine-American War characterized by?
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What did Emilio Aguinaldo declare on June 12, 1898?
What did Emilio Aguinaldo declare on June 12, 1898?
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What form of warfare did Filipinos shift to during the second phase of the conflict?
What form of warfare did Filipinos shift to during the second phase of the conflict?
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Who was in command of the American forces against Aguinaldo during the conflict?
Who was in command of the American forces against Aguinaldo during the conflict?
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What was one major consequence of the advanced weaponry of the U.S. army?
What was one major consequence of the advanced weaponry of the U.S. army?
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Study Notes
American Colonialism in the Philippines
- The Philippines became part of the US after the Treaty of Paris in December 1898.
- The US paid Spain $20 million for the archipelago.
- William McKinley led the colonial administration, aiming to educate, civilize, and Christianize Filipinos.
- William Howard Taft was appointed first civil governor in 1901.
- The Philippine Commission, a legislative body, governed until 1907.
- A bureaucratic government model was introduced.
- Pacification campaigns were launched in response to Filipino revolts.
- Laws such as the Sedition Act (1901), Brigandage Act (1902), and Reconcentration Act (1903) were implemented.
Philippine-American War
- Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence in 1898, but it was challenged by the US.
- A revolutionary government fought against the US beginning in February 1899.
- Aguinaldo led his forces, initially attempting conventional warfare, but transitioned to guerilla tactics.
- The war ended in 1902 with Aguinaldo's capture.
Philippine Government Structure
- The Philippine Assembly was established as the lower house with Manuel L. Quezon as a leader
- The Philippine Commission functioned as the upper house.
- Together they formed the Philippine Legislature.
- The Jones Law of 1916 abolished the Philippine Commission
- The Philippine Legislature gained broad powers, although some laws needed US approval.
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Explore the complex history of American colonialism in the Philippines, starting from the Treaty of Paris in 1898. Delve into the Philippine-American War and the efforts of key figures like Emilio Aguinaldo and William McKinley to shape the archipelago's future. This quiz examines significant laws, governance, and the socio-political landscape during this transformative period.
