18 Questions
What is one of the burdens mentioned that the Filipino people carry?
Communist insurgency
How much of the export earnings went towards paying just the interest on a debt?
$2 billion out of $4 billion
What did the Filipino people fight for according to the text?
Honor
Who does the speaker address when talking about national commitment to ideals?
All Americans
What did the Filipino people win by themselves according to the text?
Freedom
What did the speaker express gratitude for three years ago?
The haven from oppression provided by America
What is the stance of the speaker towards an insurgent leadership spurning the offer of peace?
They are willing to explore the path of peace before resorting to war
In what way does the speaker draw a parallel between their actions and those of Lincoln?
By expressing reluctance towards the use of force
What is the speaker's view on honoring the foreign debt mentioned in the text?
They intend to honor it without question
How does the speaker feel about the conditions imposed on their country due to the foreign debt?
They want to renegotiate the conditions imposed by previous governments
What guiding principle does the speaker share with Lincoln in terms of national commitment?
Focusing on unity and healing after conflict
Based on the text, what motivates the speaker's determination to defend their country's integrity?
Ideological beliefs
What inspired the people in the campaign mentioned in the text?
Democracy
What did the Filipinos fulfill to initiate debt negotiations?
Full restoration of democracy
What did people prioritize over food and work in the campaign areas?
Democracy
What was the main cry of the people in impoverished villages during the campaign?
Democracy
What did the meeting with President Reagan signify according to the text?
Strengthening of friendship between countries
What did the Filipinos achieve without much external assistance, as indicated in the text?
Full restoration of democracy
Explore the challenges faced by a nation dealing with a communist insurgency and economic hardships while striving to establish a new democracy in Asia. Test your knowledge on the complexities of balancing defense, economic development, and political stability in the midst of external pressures.
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