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What was a significant impact of World War I on the working class in Manila?
What was a significant impact of World War I on the working class in Manila?
- Improved living conditions
- Increased job opportunities
- Escalating rents and rising food prices (correct)
- Higher wages and better benefits
What was the motivation behind the Philippine Assembly's law regarding firearms?
What was the motivation behind the Philippine Assembly's law regarding firearms?
- To assert power and control over citizens (correct)
- To celebrate independence
- To enhance public safety
- To prepare for an imminent invasion
How did Sergio Osmeña respond to the United States' entry into World War I?
How did Sergio Osmeña respond to the United States' entry into World War I?
- By calling for immediate independence
- By mobilizing a massive national protest
- By suspending the independence campaign (correct)
- By offering civilian support to the U.S.
What financial contributions were orchestrated by Osmeña during the war?
What financial contributions were orchestrated by Osmeña during the war?
What does the editorial in the Free Press suggest about the behavior of legislators with firearms?
What does the editorial in the Free Press suggest about the behavior of legislators with firearms?
What was depicted in the artwork by Fernando Amorsolo published shortly after the U.S. entered World War I?
What was depicted in the artwork by Fernando Amorsolo published shortly after the U.S. entered World War I?
What effect did rising rents have on the Manila working class post-World War I?
What effect did rising rents have on the Manila working class post-World War I?
What was a key concern expressed in the text regarding the behavior of the municipal board?
What was a key concern expressed in the text regarding the behavior of the municipal board?
What was the date when the first mass was held in the Philippines?
What was the date when the first mass was held in the Philippines?
Who was the Italian scholar and explorer that documented the expedition?
Who was the Italian scholar and explorer that documented the expedition?
What was the primary aim of the expedition to the Spice Islands?
What was the primary aim of the expedition to the Spice Islands?
Which islands did the expedition encounter on March 28, 1521?
Which islands did the expedition encounter on March 28, 1521?
What items did the natives exhibit to Magellan and his crew?
What items did the natives exhibit to Magellan and his crew?
What contributed to the fear exhibited by the natives during the interaction with the Captain General?
What contributed to the fear exhibited by the natives during the interaction with the Captain General?
What was one of the key exports shown by the King from his ship?
What was one of the key exports shown by the King from his ship?
What was the captain-general's objective in conversing with the King on March 29, 1521?
What was the captain-general's objective in conversing with the King on March 29, 1521?
What rights do Spanish subjects retain if they choose to remain in the ceded territory?
What rights do Spanish subjects retain if they choose to remain in the ceded territory?
How long do Spanish subjects have to declare their decision to preserve their allegiance to Spain?
How long do Spanish subjects have to declare their decision to preserve their allegiance to Spain?
What was the primary conclusion of the Wood-Forbes Mission regarding Philippine independence?
What was the primary conclusion of the Wood-Forbes Mission regarding Philippine independence?
What happens to Spanish subjects if they do not make the declaration to preserve their allegiance?
What happens to Spanish subjects if they do not make the declaration to preserve their allegiance?
Who served as the Senate President during the period mentioned in the content?
Who served as the Senate President during the period mentioned in the content?
What is the duration for which merchant vessels of each country are to be treated the same in respect to port charges?
What is the duration for which merchant vessels of each country are to be treated the same in respect to port charges?
What role did Leonard Wood hold when he became Governor General of the Philippines in 1921?
What role did Leonard Wood hold when he became Governor General of the Philippines in 1921?
Which of the following is true about the rights of native inhabitants in the ceded territories?
Which of the following is true about the rights of native inhabitants in the ceded territories?
What type of officials may Spain establish in the ceded ports?
What type of officials may Spain establish in the ceded ports?
What serious violation did Leonard Wood commit concerning public funds?
What serious violation did Leonard Wood commit concerning public funds?
In his role as Governor General, what action did Leonard Wood take that indicated unlawful delegation of authority?
In his role as Governor General, what action did Leonard Wood take that indicated unlawful delegation of authority?
What is the condition under which the treaty can be terminated?
What is the condition under which the treaty can be terminated?
Which of the following is NOT implied about Spanish subjects choosing to stay in the territory?
Which of the following is NOT implied about Spanish subjects choosing to stay in the territory?
How did Leonard Wood interfere with the judicial process as mentioned in the content?
How did Leonard Wood interfere with the judicial process as mentioned in the content?
What significant political position did Warren Harding hold in the USA during the events discussed?
What significant political position did Warren Harding hold in the USA during the events discussed?
What was Leonard Wood’s involvement with police and gambling as mentioned in the content?
What was Leonard Wood’s involvement with police and gambling as mentioned in the content?
What does the relinquishment or cession include regarding documents related to sovereignty?
What does the relinquishment or cession include regarding documents related to sovereignty?
In terms of judicial processes, how are criminal actions treated during the cession?
In terms of judicial processes, how are criminal actions treated during the cession?
What rights are retained concerning copyrights and patents after the treaty's ratification?
What rights are retained concerning copyrights and patents after the treaty's ratification?
What is required when documents in the archives only partially relate to sovereignty?
What is required when documents in the archives only partially relate to sovereignty?
How long will Spanish scientific, literary, and artistic works be admitted free of duty into the ceded territories?
How long will Spanish scientific, literary, and artistic works be admitted free of duty into the ceded territories?
Which authority is responsible for the execution of criminal judgments rendered in favor of Spain?
Which authority is responsible for the execution of criminal judgments rendered in favor of Spain?
What must be preserved carefully as part of the cession?
What must be preserved carefully as part of the cession?
Private persons in the ceded territories have the right to require what in accordance with the law?
Private persons in the ceded territories have the right to require what in accordance with the law?
Study Notes
Philippine Assembly
- The Philippine Assembly passed a law in 1921 allowing all legislators, both active and retired, to carry firearms.
- This was met with criticism, as it was seen as a way for officials to intimidate and show dominance over ordinary citizens.
- At the time, the director of the Constabulary was trying to implement stricter regulations around firearm licenses.
United States and Philippine Relations (1910s-1920s)
- The US Congress declared war on Germany in 1917 and entered World War I.
- The Philippines, desiring independence, offered the US 25,000 troops, a destroyer, and a submarine in support of the war effort.
- To ensure US support for independence, the Philippines suspended its independence campaign during the war.
- Even though the Philippines was impoverished at the time, Filipinos raised 20millioninwarbondsand20 million in war bonds and 20millioninwarbondsand500,000 for the Red Cross.
- The United States began opening up government positions to Filipinos, despite the general reluctance to grant independence.
The Wood-Forbes Mission
- Republican President Warren Harding sent Leonard Wood and William Cameron Forbes to the Philippines in 1921 to assess the country's readiness for independence.
- They concluded that the Philippines was not yet ready due to corruption and patronage problems within the government.
- The mission visited 48 provinces and 449 municipalities.
Leonard Wood's Tenure as Governor General
- Leonard Wood served as Governor General of the Philippines from 1921.
- He was criticized for his actions during this time, including allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
- Wood was accused of misusing public funds to pay officials and illegally granting emergency powers to himself.
- He faced accusations of interfering with the judicial process and neglecting to consult with the Senate for required appointments.
The First Mass in the Philippines
- The first mass in the Philippines was held on March 25, 1521, on Holy Monday.
- The mass took place on a small island called Limasawa, located in the Eastern Visayas region.
- The expedition was led by Ferdinand Magellan, who was sailing under the flag of Emperor Charles V.
- Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian scholar and explorer, chronicled Magellan's journey.
- By March 29, 1521, Magellan established good relations with the local King of Limasawa and exchanged gifts.
- Pigafetta described the King of Limasawa's appearance, which included black hair, silk clothing, and gold jewelry.
- To show their power, Magellan's crew fired cannons which scared the King and his people.
- The primary goal of Magellan's expedition was to reach the Spice Islands, also known as the Maluku Islands.
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This quiz explores the legislative developments in the Philippines during the early 20th century, including the 1921 law on firearm possession. It also examines the Philippines' relationship with the United States during World War I, focusing on the offer of military support and the movement for independence.
