Philippine History: Marcos and the Judiciary during Martial Law
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What was the purpose of the major reshuffle in the military leadership under Marcos as mentioned in the text?

  • To retire all flag officers
  • To decrease the number of Armed Forces personnel
  • To appoint only Ilocano commanders
  • To elevate a defense leadership willing and able to execute Martial Law (correct)
  • Who did Marcos appoint to the post of Defense Chief after Plaza Miranda bombing?

  • Victor Osias
  • Juan Ponce Enrile (correct)
  • Gerry Roxas
  • General Mata
  • What percentage of Armed Forces personnel were categorized as 'Genuine Ilocano' according to the text?

  • 20%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 90%
  • 50%
  • What event prompted Marcos to assume the role of defense secretary for the second time?

    <p>Plaza Miranda bombing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main impact of Marcos's military reshuffle in 1972?

    <p>To prepare for the declaration of Martial Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who stated that the purpose of the military reshuffle was to prepare for the execution of Martial Law?

    <p>Stephen Bosworth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Marcos keep the judiciary intact and working during Martial Law?

    <p>To give a semblance of legality to his regime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made the testimony about Marcos keeping the judiciary intact?

    <p>Stephen Bosworth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who provided the transcript of Stephen Bosworth's testimony for a book?

    <p>Robert Swift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the civil damage suit against Marcos, who successfully represented some 10,000 Filipino human rights victims?

    <p>Robert Swift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was revealed to be behind the Plaza Miranda bombing according to Victor Corpus?

    <p>Jose Maria Sison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose behind hatching the idea of the Plaza Miranda bombing according to Victor Corpus?

    <p>To force Marcos to implement more repressive measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event became known as the First Quarter Storm in Manila?

    <p>A series of violent rallies and demonstrations against the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Marcos view the violent rallies and demonstrations against his government?

    <p>As acts of rebellion that proved the need for a strong despotic hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did Marcos employ to justify the declaration of Martial Law?

    <p>Assigning psy-war experts to incite violence and plant bombs, then blaming Communists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Stephen Bosworth's testimony about?

    <p>The human rights violations under Martial Law in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Plaza Miranda known for in relation to the history of the Philippines?

    <p>The site of a deadly bombing during an opposition political campaign rally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did violent explosions, including one that killed people in a department store, rock Manila?

    <p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

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