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What led to Negros being referred to as 'Sugarlandia'?
What led to Negros being referred to as 'Sugarlandia'?
- The focus on rice production
- The establishment of textile industries
- The influence of Nicholas Loney's policies
- The emphasis on sugar production (correct)
What was the primary consequence of shifting to sugar monocropping in Negros?
What was the primary consequence of shifting to sugar monocropping in Negros?
- Increased agricultural diversity
- Greater self-sufficiency
- Enhancement of local food security
- Dependency on sugar exports (correct)
Which religion is predominantly followed in both Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental?
Which religion is predominantly followed in both Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental?
- Lutheranism
- Buddhism
- Roman Catholicism (correct)
- Islam
Which festival is associated with Negros Occidental?
Which festival is associated with Negros Occidental?
Who played a significant role in establishing the sugar industry in Negros?
Who played a significant role in establishing the sugar industry in Negros?
What negative impact did the shift to a sugar-dependent economy have on Negros?
What negative impact did the shift to a sugar-dependent economy have on Negros?
What was the effect of the Laurel-Langley Pact on the sugar industry in Negros?
What was the effect of the Laurel-Langley Pact on the sugar industry in Negros?
What characterized the economic transition in Negros during the late 19th century?
What characterized the economic transition in Negros during the late 19th century?
What type of economy did Negros have before transitioning to a sugar monoculture?
What type of economy did Negros have before transitioning to a sugar monoculture?
What was a consequence of transitioning to a sugar monoculture in Negros?
What was a consequence of transitioning to a sugar monoculture in Negros?
How did the working class in Negros change by the late 19th century?
How did the working class in Negros change by the late 19th century?
What external factors contributed to the vulnerability of Negros' sugar-dependent economy?
What external factors contributed to the vulnerability of Negros' sugar-dependent economy?
What was a major effect of the Laurel-Langley Pact for Negros' sugar industry?
What was a major effect of the Laurel-Langley Pact for Negros' sugar industry?
What led to extreme wealth among the hacienderos in Negros during the sugar boom?
What led to extreme wealth among the hacienderos in Negros during the sugar boom?
What was one characteristic of Bacolod City in Negros by the 1970s?
What was one characteristic of Bacolod City in Negros by the 1970s?
What was a significant challenge faced by the sugar-dependent population in Negros?
What was a significant challenge faced by the sugar-dependent population in Negros?
What was one of the main goals of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) introduced after the fall of Marcos?
What was one of the main goals of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) introduced after the fall of Marcos?
Which economic condition contributed significantly to the insurgency in Negros?
Which economic condition contributed significantly to the insurgency in Negros?
What was one of the proposed crops intended to reduce dependence on sugar in Negros?
What was one of the proposed crops intended to reduce dependence on sugar in Negros?
What did the Escalante Massacre symbolize in the context of the sugar crisis in Negros?
What did the Escalante Massacre symbolize in the context of the sugar crisis in Negros?
As of 2018-2019, what percentage of the country’s sugar output came from Negros?
As of 2018-2019, what percentage of the country’s sugar output came from Negros?
What was the primary consequence of the expiration of the Laurel-Langley Pact in 1974?
What was the primary consequence of the expiration of the Laurel-Langley Pact in 1974?
Which key factor contributed to the sugar crisis in Negros during the 1970s and 1980s?
Which key factor contributed to the sugar crisis in Negros during the 1970s and 1980s?
Who was notably involved in the sugar monopolies during the Marcos regime?
Who was notably involved in the sugar monopolies during the Marcos regime?
What social effect did the sugar crisis have on the population of Negros?
What social effect did the sugar crisis have on the population of Negros?
What event is often associated with the unrest caused by the sugar crisis?
What event is often associated with the unrest caused by the sugar crisis?
What initiative was launched post-Marcos to address land distribution issues?
What initiative was launched post-Marcos to address land distribution issues?
How did diversification efforts following the sugar crisis develop?
How did diversification efforts following the sugar crisis develop?
What percentage of total sugar output in the Philippines did sugar contribute as of 2018-2019?
What percentage of total sugar output in the Philippines did sugar contribute as of 2018-2019?
What was one significant consequence of the end of the Laurel-Langley Pact in 1974?
What was one significant consequence of the end of the Laurel-Langley Pact in 1974?
Which factor contributed to the decline of the sugar industry besides the end of the Laurel-Langley Pact?
Which factor contributed to the decline of the sugar industry besides the end of the Laurel-Langley Pact?
What was the scale of financial loss in the sugar industry by 1985 due to mismanagement?
What was the scale of financial loss in the sugar industry by 1985 due to mismanagement?
What percentage of children under 14 were reported as malnourished in Negros by 1985?
What percentage of children under 14 were reported as malnourished in Negros by 1985?
What incident highlighted the tensions between landless workers and landowners in 1985?
What incident highlighted the tensions between landless workers and landowners in 1985?
What was a primary healthcare issue faced by hospitals in Negros during the crisis?
What was a primary healthcare issue faced by hospitals in Negros during the crisis?
What was a major factor that fueled the rise of the New People's Army (NPA)?
What was a major factor that fueled the rise of the New People's Army (NPA)?
How did the Tiempo Muerto period change by 1985?
How did the Tiempo Muerto period change by 1985?
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