17 Questions
What was the primary goal of the Katipunan organization founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1896?
To unite Filipinos and form an independent nation through a revolution
What event occurred when Cavite fell to the Spanish forces during the 1896 Philippine Revolution?
Aguinaldo established a revolutionary government in Biak-na-Bato, Bulacan
What was the primary purpose of the Malolos Congress convened in 1898 during the Philippine Revolution?
To promulgate a constitution for the newly independent Philippine nation
What was the key event that led to the outbreak of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines in 1986?
The assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in 1983
What was the main outcome of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines in 1986?
The overthrow of the Marcos dictatorship and the establishment of a new democratic government
What was the status of the Philippine government after the People Power Revolution in 1986?
It transitioned to a democratic system with Corazon Aquino as the new president
What was the main goal of the sustained civil resistance campaign against Ferdinand Marcos's regime?
To overthrow the Marcos dictatorship and restore democracy
What was the nature of Ferdinand Marcos's rule in the Philippines?
A military dictatorship
What was the primary justification used by Marcos to declare martial law in the Philippines?
To quell social unrest and rebellion
What was the form of government established in the Philippines after the end of Marcos's dictatorship?
A presidential system
What was the significance of the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. in the context of the Philippine People Power Revolution?
It sparked the mass protests that led to Marcos's downfall
Which of the following best describes the political transition in the Philippines after the end of Marcos's dictatorship?
A smooth and peaceful transfer of power
Who was the president of the Philippines after the People Power Revolution?
Corazon Aquino
What was the impact of Benigno Aquino Jr.'s death on the country's economy?
Foreign investors gradually withdrew their business from the country.
What was the outcome of the 1986 presidential election according to the official election canvasser, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)?
Ferdinand Marcos won the election.
Where was Corazon Aquino inaugurated as the President of the Philippines?
Club Filipino Greenhills
What was the public's reaction when the news of Ferdinand Marcos' departure reached them?
The public rejoiced and danced in the streets.
Learn about Filipino politician Ninoy Aquino Jr., his contributions, and the economic crisis that followed his death. Explore the impact on foreign investment and the political events leading up to the 1986 elections.
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