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What was the main goal of Aguinaldo and his group while in exile?
What was the main goal of Aguinaldo and his group while in exile?
- To maintain ties with Spain
- To colonize new territories
- To plan for Philippine independence (correct)
- To negotiate with the USA
The USA's initial focus was on the Philippines before shifting to Cuba.
The USA's initial focus was on the Philippines before shifting to Cuba.
False (B)
What incident led to the USA declaring war on Spain?
What incident led to the USA declaring war on Spain?
The explosion of the USS Maine
The group established by Aguinaldo in Hong Kong was initially known as the ______.
The group established by Aguinaldo in Hong Kong was initially known as the ______.
Which event fueled the USA's tensions with Spain prior to the war?
Which event fueled the USA's tensions with Spain prior to the war?
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Discontent within the revolutionary group in exile resulted in changes in membership.
Discontent within the revolutionary group in exile resulted in changes in membership.
What was one reason historians question the USA's involvement in the Philippines?
What was one reason historians question the USA's involvement in the Philippines?
What role did the Hong Kong Junta play in the conflict with Spain?
What role did the Hong Kong Junta play in the conflict with Spain?
Aguinaldo believed that the leaders he left behind were completely loyal to him.
Aguinaldo believed that the leaders he left behind were completely loyal to him.
What was the immediate cause cited by the American government for their conflict with Spain?
What was the immediate cause cited by the American government for their conflict with Spain?
The Pact of _____-na-Bato marked a significant silence in the Philippine revolution.
The Pact of _____-na-Bato marked a significant silence in the Philippine revolution.
What was a significant factor that caused dissatisfaction among the leaders left behind by Aguinaldo?
What was a significant factor that caused dissatisfaction among the leaders left behind by Aguinaldo?
The USA's conflict with Spain was primarily about the Philippines.
The USA's conflict with Spain was primarily about the Philippines.
Match the following individuals with their actions during the revolution:
Match the following individuals with their actions during the revolution:
The USA utilized advanced _____ ships during the conflict, enhancing their naval superiority.
The USA utilized advanced _____ ships during the conflict, enhancing their naval superiority.
What was the outcome of Aguinaldo's meeting with Mr. Spenser Pratt?
What was the outcome of Aguinaldo's meeting with Mr. Spenser Pratt?
Aguinaldo was granted control over the remaining funds for his living expenses.
Aguinaldo was granted control over the remaining funds for his living expenses.
What was the initial action of the Hong Kong Junta?
What was the initial action of the Hong Kong Junta?
The Biak-na-Bato agreement was rejected by the ______.
The Biak-na-Bato agreement was rejected by the ______.
Who introduced Aguinaldo to the American Consul General?
Who introduced Aguinaldo to the American Consul General?
The provisional government formed at Biak-na-Bato successfully remained in power.
The provisional government formed at Biak-na-Bato successfully remained in power.
What was discussed during Aguinaldo's conversation with Mr. Spenser Pratt?
What was discussed during Aguinaldo's conversation with Mr. Spenser Pratt?
Match the following events with their outcomes:
Match the following events with their outcomes:
What was the reason for Aguinaldo calling a meeting at Green Mount House in Hong Kong?
What was the reason for Aguinaldo calling a meeting at Green Mount House in Hong Kong?
Spain intended to make the third payment outlined in the Biak-na-Bato Pact regardless of the situation in the Philippines.
Spain intended to make the third payment outlined in the Biak-na-Bato Pact regardless of the situation in the Philippines.
Who did Aguinaldo meet with in Singapore?
Who did Aguinaldo meet with in Singapore?
The meeting at Green Mount House was attended by Aguinaldo and several exiles, including Colonel Gregorio del __________.
The meeting at Green Mount House was attended by Aguinaldo and several exiles, including Colonel Gregorio del __________.
Match the following individuals with their relevance to Aguinaldo's efforts:
Match the following individuals with their relevance to Aguinaldo's efforts:
What was the outcome of the letter from Spain regarding the pact?
What was the outcome of the letter from Spain regarding the pact?
The exiles thought that Spaniards and Artacho's group were acting in good faith.
The exiles thought that Spaniards and Artacho's group were acting in good faith.
What did Aguinaldo express regarding the potential war between America and Spain?
What did Aguinaldo express regarding the potential war between America and Spain?
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?
What was the main outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?
American casualties in the Battle of Manila Bay were greater than 10.
American casualties in the Battle of Manila Bay were greater than 10.
Who was in command of the American Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay?
Who was in command of the American Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay?
The command to open fire during the battle was given by Commodore Dewey aboard his flagship, ______.
The command to open fire during the battle was given by Commodore Dewey aboard his flagship, ______.
Match the following events to their descriptions:
Match the following events to their descriptions:
What was the state of the Spanish fleet at the time of the battle?
What was the state of the Spanish fleet at the time of the battle?
The American Asiatic Squadron was stationed near Cuba during the battle.
The American Asiatic Squadron was stationed near Cuba during the battle.
Who was the assistant secretary of the Navy who selected Dewey to command the Asiatic Squadron?
Who was the assistant secretary of the Navy who selected Dewey to command the Asiatic Squadron?
Study Notes
Aguinaldo's Claim to Independence
- The Hong Kong Junta, a group of exiled Filipino revolutionaries, was established in Hong Kong under the leadership of Emilio Aguinaldo.
- The Junta's primary goal was to achieve Philippine independence from Spanish control.
- Disagreement arose among the revolutionaries, which led to changes in the membership of the group.
- The Biak-na-Bato Pact, signed in December 1897, resulted in the exile of several key revolutionaries, including Aguinaldo.
- Spain violated the Biak-na-Bato Pact, leading to its cancellation in April 1898.
- The Junta was instrumental in achieving Philippine independence, primarily through diplomacy and propaganda rather than armed conflict.
The US's Role in the Philippines
- The USS Maine Incident in Havana Harbor played a crucial role in the US's entry into the war with Spain.
- The US declared war on Spain on April 21, 1898.
- The US **supported Cuban independence **from Spain, marking the first overseas war.
- The US naval victory in the Battle of Manila Bay was crucial in shifting the focus of the war from Cuba to the Philippines.
The Battle of Manila Bay
- The Battle of Manila Bay was a decisive victory for the US Navy, led by Commodore George Dewey.
- The battle saw the destruction of the entire Spanish Armada, with very few US casualties.
- Dewey's forces outmaneuvered the Spanish fleet and sank all but one of their ships.
- The victory paved the way for the US occupation of Manila and the eventual transfer of the Philippines from Spanish to American Control.
- The battle was fought on May 1, 1898.
- The US fleet comprised modern ships, while the Spanish fleet consisted of outdated wooden warships.
- The victory was partially attributed to the efforts of Theodore Roosevelt, who played a significant role in selecting Dewey to command the US warships.
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Explore the historical significance of Aguinaldo's claim to Philippine independence and the role of the Hong Kong Junta. This quiz covers key events such as the Biak-na-Bato Pact and the US's involvement in the Spanish-American War, deepening your understanding of Philippine history.
