5 Questions
During Manuel Roxas' presidency, the Philippines experienced a significant decrease in its gross domestic product. What was the percentage decrease from 1937 to 1946?
38.7%
Which two cities were mentioned as being comparable to Manila in terms of destruction during World War II?
Stalingrad and Warsaw
What was the estimated number of war casualties in the Philippines during World War II?
2 million
What was the state of the Philippine economy after the country gained independence?
Near bankruptcy
Which of the following statements about the Philippines' material wealth after World War II is true?
The country lost two thirds of its material wealth
Study Notes
Philippine Economy and War Casualties During World War II
- The Philippines experienced a significant decrease in its gross domestic product from 1937 to 1946, with a percentage decrease of not specified (needs more information).
- Manila was compared to two other cities (needs more information) in terms of destruction during World War II.
- The estimated number of war casualties in the Philippines during World War II was not specified (needs more information).
- After the country gained independence, the Philippine economy was in a state of devastation (needs more information).
- The Philippines' material wealth after World War II was largely depleted (needs more information).
Test your knowledge on the economic policies of Manuel Roxas, the 5th President of the Philippines, who played a significant role in rescuing the country from its dire economic situation after independence. Explore the challenges faced by the Philippines and the measures taken to rebuild the economy during Roxas' presidency.
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