Philippine History: Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues
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Philippine History: Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues

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What was the primary goal of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization?

  • To establish a parliamentary system of government
  • To overthrow the Spanish colonial government and establish an independent nation (correct)
  • To adopt a constitutional monarchy with a Spanish monarch
  • To promote economic independence through trade with other nations

    • The Philippine-American War was sparked by which event?

  • The Battle of Manila Bay
  • The Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization
  • The signing of the Treaty of Paris (correct)
  • The declaration of Philippine independence

    • What was the main objective of the Hukbalahap, a peasant-based guerrilla movement?

  • To establish a communist government
  • To support the Japanese occupation during World War II
  • To promote land reform and social justice (correct)
  • To resist American colonial rule

    • What was the primary reason for the declaration of Martial Law in 1972 by President Ferdinand Marcos?

    <p>To address the growing communist insurgency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the 1986 popular uprising that toppled the Marcos regime?

    <p>People Power Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the 1987 Constitution?

    <p>To provide a framework for the democratic transition after Martial Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant feature of landownership in the Philippines under Spanish rule?

    <p>The Roman Catholic Church was the largest landowner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of the attempts to amend or change the 1987 Constitution?

    <p>To shift to a parliamentary system of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant policy on agrarian reform in the Philippines?

    <p>The distribution of land to small farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept in the proposal for federalism in the Philippines?

    <p>The decentralization of power to regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    1987 Constitution After Martial Law

    • The 1987 Constitution was ratified after the end of Marcos' Martial Law regime, which lasted from 1972 to 1986
    • The new constitution aimed to restore democracy and ensure accountability of government officials

    Changing the Constitution

    • There have been several attempts to change the 1987 Constitution since its implementation
    • The process of changing the constitution is complex and requires approval from various government bodies and the public

    Attempts to Amend or Change the 1987 Constitution

    • Attempts to amend the constitution include the Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass), Constitutional Convention (Con-Con), and People's Initiative
    • These attempts have been met with controversy and opposition from various groups, including politicians, civil society, and the general public

    Federalism

    • Federalism is a system of government where power is divided between the central government and regional or state governments
    • There have been proposals to shift the Philippines from a unitary system to a federal system, but these have been met with resistance

    Policies on Agrarian Reform

    • Agrarian reform refers to the redistribution of land from large landowners to small farmers and landless workers
    • The Philippines has implemented several agrarian reform policies, including the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (CARPER)

    Landownership in the Philippines under Spain

    • During the Spanish colonial period, land was primarily owned by the Spanish Crown and the Catholic Church
    • The Spanish colonial government implemented policies to promote land ownership and cultivation, such as the encomienda system

    Landownership in the Philippines under America

    • During the American colonial period, the US government implemented policies to promote land ownership and cultivation, such as the Public Land Act of 1903
    • The American colonial government also introduced the concept of private land ownership, which led to the concentration of land in the hands of a few wealthy individuals and families

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    Explore the significant social, political, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the course of Philippine history. This quiz delves into the complexities of the country's past, from its colonial era to modern times. Test your knowledge of the Philippines' rich and complex history.

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