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Questions and Answers
What was Quezon's primary objective in his mission to Washington?
What was Quezon's primary objective in his mission to Washington?
- To negotiate for higher taxes.
- To secure better independence legislation. (correct)
- To seek military aid for the Philippines.
- To form alliances with other nations.
What was the outcome of Quezon's mission to Washington after five months?
What was the outcome of Quezon's mission to Washington after five months?
- He was rejected outright.
- He returned with the same bill but rebranded. (correct)
- He returned with an entirely new bill.
- He achieved no significant changes.
How did Quezon's actions impact the June 1934 legislative elections?
How did Quezon's actions impact the June 1934 legislative elections?
- He crushed his rivals and secured leadership. (correct)
- The elections were postponed.
- He lost significant support.
- He faced political exile.
What motivated the people’s anger towards Quezon prior to his mission?
What motivated the people’s anger towards Quezon prior to his mission?
What did Quezon’s leadership become assured of in the decade following the independence battles?
What did Quezon’s leadership become assured of in the decade following the independence battles?
What was a primary consequence of the government revenue allocation during the colonial period in the Philippines?
What was a primary consequence of the government revenue allocation during the colonial period in the Philippines?
What was the impact of the libel case against El Renacimiento?
What was the impact of the libel case against El Renacimiento?
Which event marked a significant turning point for the Aglipayan Church after the 1906 decision by the Philippine Supreme Court?
Which event marked a significant turning point for the Aglipayan Church after the 1906 decision by the Philippine Supreme Court?
What did colonial American ideology emphasize regarding market intervention?
What did colonial American ideology emphasize regarding market intervention?
What did Vicente Sotto's editorial in The Independent advocate regarding Church property?
What did Vicente Sotto's editorial in The Independent advocate regarding Church property?
How did world market cereal prices impact the food crisis of the early 1920s?
How did world market cereal prices impact the food crisis of the early 1920s?
Which group primarily benefited from the lucrative government appointments during the colonial period?
Which group primarily benefited from the lucrative government appointments during the colonial period?
What was the effect of food and rent speculators' actions on the masses?
What was the effect of food and rent speculators' actions on the masses?
What was the public perception of the mosquito population in the past compared to now?
What was the public perception of the mosquito population in the past compared to now?
What was the reaction of the Manila press to the law allowing legislators to carry firearms?
What was the reaction of the Manila press to the law allowing legislators to carry firearms?
What was the main theme of the commentary on the returning student in 1929?
What was the main theme of the commentary on the returning student in 1929?
How did the students returning home after their education typically feel?
How did the students returning home after their education typically feel?
What can be inferred about the legislators' motivations for passing the firearms law?
What can be inferred about the legislators' motivations for passing the firearms law?
What nearly always accompanied the returning student during their homecoming?
What nearly always accompanied the returning student during their homecoming?
How did the public react to the constabulary's urging for restrictions on the carrying of arms?
How did the public react to the constabulary's urging for restrictions on the carrying of arms?
Who were the original landowners from whom the church acquired its land in the mid-19th century?
Who were the original landowners from whom the church acquired its land in the mid-19th century?
What was the condition of public health in Manila during the late 19th century?
What was the condition of public health in Manila during the late 19th century?
What disease was NOT mentioned as being controlled by the Board of Health during the American occupation?
What disease was NOT mentioned as being controlled by the Board of Health during the American occupation?
What method was employed by the Board of Health to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds?
What method was employed by the Board of Health to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds?
What pivotal change occurred under Governor-General Francis B Harrison regarding health administration?
What pivotal change occurred under Governor-General Francis B Harrison regarding health administration?
How did the Board of Health's effectiveness change by 1920?
How did the Board of Health's effectiveness change by 1920?
What was the death toll during the cholera epidemic in 1902-04?
What was the death toll during the cholera epidemic in 1902-04?
What was the ironic statement made by the Philippines Free Press editorial regarding Manila's governance?
What was the ironic statement made by the Philippines Free Press editorial regarding Manila's governance?
What was depicted in the prewar cartoons of 1907-08 regarding the character associated with the U.S.?
What was depicted in the prewar cartoons of 1907-08 regarding the character associated with the U.S.?
Who illustrated the cartoon titled 'The Loyalty of the Filipinos'?
Who illustrated the cartoon titled 'The Loyalty of the Filipinos'?
What significant political action did Sergio Osmeña take during World War I?
What significant political action did Sergio Osmeña take during World War I?
What total amount did Osmeña's loyalty drive reportedly generate from U.S. war bond sales?
What total amount did Osmeña's loyalty drive reportedly generate from U.S. war bond sales?
What was the Hare-Hawes-Cutting independence bill controversy primarily about?
What was the Hare-Hawes-Cutting independence bill controversy primarily about?
Which leader was primarily responsible for opposing the Hare-Hawes-Cutting bill and seeking to maintain leadership?
Which leader was primarily responsible for opposing the Hare-Hawes-Cutting bill and seeking to maintain leadership?
What action did Quezon take against the University of the Philippines when they supported Osmeña?
What action did Quezon take against the University of the Philippines when they supported Osmeña?
What was the outcome of the Philippine Legislature's vote on the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Bill in October 1933?
What was the outcome of the Philippine Legislature's vote on the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Bill in October 1933?
Study Notes
Government Revenue and Public Housing
- Fundamental reform demanded allocation of government revenue towards public housing construction.
- Governor Harrison neglected the needs of the masses, favoring the Filipino elite with government funding.
- Government taxes, collected from all citizens, benefited the elite, securing appointments for their educated offspring.
Infrastructure and Economic Impact
- Infrastructure development primarily served planters and merchants, not the general population.
- Public education was the only significant government service accessible to the masses.
- Colonial American ideology promoted a free market, which allowed food and rent speculators to exacerbate mass suffering.
- The world market cereal prices crash in the early 1920s unintentionally resolved a severe food crisis.
Libel Case and The Media
- The "New Bird of Prey" cartoon references the notable libel case of 1908 involving Dean C. Worcester.
- Worcester sued the nationalist newspaper El Renacimiento over an editorial that condemned his exploitation of power.
- The libel case resulted in a hefty judgment that led to the newspaper's closure.
Nationalism and Church Property Issues
- Vicente Sotto criticized the Catholic Church's substantial property holdings, urging the government to reclaim church residences.
- The 1906 Supreme Court ruling favored the Catholic Church, dismissing Aglipayan claims to parish churches occupied post-revolution.
- Nationalist sentiments were fueled by this ruling, which contributed to the decline of the Aglipayan Church.
Public Health and Mosquito Control
- Manila, plagued by malaria due to inadequate Spanish public health measures, became a focus for American health reforms post-1898.
- The Board of Health undertook measures to control diseases like malaria, smallpox, and cholera, achieving significant improvements.
- By 1911, cholera outbreaks had been eradicated; however, by 1920, mosquito control measures began to decline under local management.
Firearms Legislation and Political Dynamics
- The Philippine Assembly permitted all legislators to carry firearms, inciting public outrage.
- Despite opposition, the law passed, reflecting legislators' desire to assert authority and gain respect through intimidation.
Returning Students and Cultural Impact
- The post-graduation return of students to their villages became a celebrated ritual, symbolizing social mobility and respect.
- Graduates were viewed as symbols of success and change, transitioning from rural villages to urban centers.
Political Rivalries and Independence Bills
- The Hare-Hawes-Cutting independence bill created political strife among Philippine leaders in 1933.
- Senator Quezon opposed the bill due to fears of losing leadership to rivals Osmeña and Roxas.
- Quezon's administration engaged in political maneuvering, budget cuts, and media control to suppress dissent.
Quezon’s Leadership and Independence Goals
- After rejecting the initial independence bill, Quezon aimed to present a revised proposal to gain public support.
- His eventual success in advancing a similar bill solidified his leadership position in Philippine politics for the upcoming elections.
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This quiz explores the implications of government revenue allocation in the Philippines, focusing on public housing construction and the impact on the Filipino elite versus the masses. It examines the favoritism in government appointments and the effects of infrastructure development on different socio-economic classes.
