18 Questions
During the American era in the Philippines, which component of Philippine culture was influenced by Western musical styles such as jazz and swing?
Traditional Filipino dances
What was the duty of the Audiencia Teritorial de Manila reestablished by General Otis through General Order No. 20?
Apply Spanish laws and jurisprudence recognized by the American military governor
Who was appointed as the president of the sala de lo criminal in the reestablished Audiencia Teritorial de Manila?
Raymundo Melliza
What significant change did the American era bring to Philippine literature and arts?
Incorporation of English in literary works
Which Act led to the establishment of the Supreme Court of the Philippines during the American era?
Act No. 136
What economic influence did Americans have on agricultural practices in the Philippines during their era?
Introduction of advanced irrigation methods
Which aspect of Philippine culture was influenced by Americans during the colonial period?
Adoption of Western clothing
What was the impact of using English as the medium of instruction in schools during the American period in the Philippines?
Increase in literacy rates and English proficiency among Filipinos
How did the American period impact Philippine literature and arts?
Introduction of American literary works
How did the introduction of English impact Philippine literature and arts during the American period?
Writers and artists started expressing themselves in English
During the American colonial era, what was the judicial power structure like in the Philippines?
Western-style judiciary system
What was one of the economic influences resulting from the American period in the Philippines?
Introduction of new agricultural techniques and crops
How did the American colonial period influence agricultural practices in the Philippines?
Introduction of advanced irrigation techniques
Which aspect of the colony's governance was established during the American period under military rule?
Judicial power
What language did Filipino writers begin to write in during the American colonial era?
English
What term encompasses the historical events, political developments, and cultural transformations during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
"The Philippines during the American era"
In what language was the proposal for a colonial government of the Philippine islands made by Secretary of State John Hay?
English
What significant change occurred in education during the American period?
Adoption of English as medium of instruction
Test your knowledge on the introduction of English as the medium of instruction in schools during the American period in the Philippines, and its impact on literacy rates, English proficiency, and Philippine literature and arts.
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