Corazon Aquino
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True or false: Corazon Aquino was the wife of Ferdinand Marcos?

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True or false: The People Power Revolution of 1986 was a violent protest against the Marcos regime?

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True or false: Marcos called for a Snap Election in February 1986?

True (A)

True or false: Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines seven months after the People Power Revolution?

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True or false: Corazon Aquino spoke before the U.S. Congress about her presidency and the challenges faced by the new republic?

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True or false: Corazon Aquino was hailed as the antithesis of the Marcos dictator?

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True or false: The People Power Revolution of 1986 was a peaceful protest against the Marcos regime?

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True or false: Corazon Aquino ran against Ferdinand Marcos in the Snap Election of February 1986?

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True or false: Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines seven months after the People Power Revolution?

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True or false: Corazon Aquino's husband, Ninoy Aquino, was a strong advocate against Marcos' authoritarianism?

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People Power Revolution of 1986

A peaceful protest against the Marcos regime in the Philippines.

Corazon Aquino's Presidency

Took office after the People Power Revolution.

Snap Election of 1986

Unexpected election called by Marcos.

Corazon Aquino's US Congress Speech

Spoke about her presidency and challenges.

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Corazon Aquino vs. Marcos

Aquino ran against Marcos in 1986 election.

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Ninoy Aquino's role vs. Marcos

Ninoy was against Marcos's authoritarian rule.

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Corazon Aquino's Presidency length

Became president seven months after the revolution.

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Marcos called Snap Election

Marcos called for an election early in February 1986.

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Corazon Aquino Antithesis to Marcos

Aquino was seen as the opposite of the dictator.

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Corazon Aquino's Wife

Corazon Aquino is not the wife of Ferdinand Marcos.

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Study Notes

Corazon Aquino and the People Power Revolution

  • Corazon Aquino was not the wife of Ferdinand Marcos, but rather the wife of Ninoy Aquino, a strong advocate against Marcos' authoritarianism.

The Snap Election of 1986

  • Marcos called for a Snap Election in February 1986.
  • Corazon Aquino ran against Ferdinand Marcos in the Snap Election of February 1986.

The People Power Revolution of 1986

  • The People Power Revolution of 1986 was a peaceful protest against the Marcos regime.

Presidency of Corazon Aquino

  • Corazon Aquino became president of the Philippines seven months after the People Power Revolution.
  • Corazon Aquino spoke before the U.S. Congress about her presidency and the challenges faced by the new republic.
  • Corazon Aquino was hailed as the antithesis of the Marcos dictator.

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Test your knowledge about the iconic Filipino leader, Corazon Aquino, and her role in the People Power Revolution of 1986. Discover the impact of her legacy on the Philippines' political landscape in this insightful quiz.

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