18 Questions
What was Governor General Leonard Wood's attitude towards Muslim Filipino laws and customs?
He had contempt for their laws and customs.
What was the reaction of the majority of Muslim Filipinos towards the American government?
The majority acquiesced in the government of the Americans.
How did J.Ralston Hayden describe the armed conflicts between the Muslim Filipinos and American forces?
The conflicts were frequent and serious.
What was the attitude of Governor Wood towards Muslim leaders, including the Sultan of Sulu?
He had contempt for many of the Muslim leaders.
What was the response of the Muslim Filipinos who chose the path of resistance?
They had a large base of moral support among the people.
What was the outcome of the battles between the Muslim Filipinos and American forces?
Thousands of Muslim Filipinos were killed battling American troops.
What was abolished under Quezon's administration?
The Moro Board and the Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes
What was a consequence of the replacement of native leadership with a Western form of government?
Certain features of the new system radically altered the notion of “governance and leadership” among the natives
What was a concern of the Moro people regarding the Filipinization of the civil service?
They feared the loss of their traditional way of life and governance
What promise was made to the Philippines under the Jones Act?
Eventual withdrawal of U.S. sovereignty once a stable government was established
What was a limitation of the Jones Act and subsequent legislation?
It did not address the unique situation of the Moro people
What was the result of the Moro Board being abolished?
Religious disputes were no longer settled according to traditional laws
What was the primary concern of Moros regarding the Filipinization of their region?
Christian Filipinos had a hidden motive to erase their traditions
What did the Jones Law establish in 1916?
The Bureau of Non-Christian Tribes
What was the atmosphere between American and Christian Filipino officials?
Mutual suspicion and distrust
What did the preamble of the Jones Law indicate?
The US would let go of sovereignty over the Philippine Islands and recognize their independence as soon as a stable government can be established
What was the overall policy of American and Christian Filipino officials regarding Moros?
Integration of Moros into the mainstream of Philippine life
What circumstance obstructed the policy of integrating Moros into the mainstream of Philippine life?
The mutual suspicion between American and Christian Filipino officials
Test your knowledge about the changes in governance and leadership among the natives in the Philippines during a significant period of its history. Understand the abolition of government agencies and the impact on native leadership.
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