Philippine Independence
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What did historical accounts agree on regarding the American involvement in the Filipino revolution?

  • Americans had no significant role in the revolution
  • Americans openly supported the Filipino revolutionaries
  • Americans employed trickery and deceit (correct)
  • Americans were neutral in the conflict
  • What was the result of the war between the United States and Spain?

  • Spain admitted defeat (correct)
  • The war ended in a stalemate
  • The war led to the independence of the Philippines
  • The United States admitted defeat
  • Why was Emilio Aguinaldo criticized by Nick Joaquin in his biographical account?

  • For not declaring independence on the right date
  • For being too aggressive in his approach
  • For not involving other revolutionary leaders in decision making
  • For failing to navigate geopolitically between the United States and Spain (correct)
  • What was the outcome of the American reinforcement in Manila?

    <p>Americans succeeded in their bidding time tactic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many American men and officers were sent as reinforcement to Manila?

    <p>10,964 men and 740 officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the attitude of the powerful states towards the legitimacy of the Filipino revolutionaries' declaration of independence?

    <p>They did not recognize the legitimacy of the Filipino revolutionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the criticism leveled against Emilio Aguinaldo by Nick Joaquin in his biographical account?

    <p>He failed to act as a good and clever political leader at a pivotal age in the history of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactic of the Americans succeeded in the context of the Filipino revolution?

    <p>Bidding time tactic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of American men and officers sent as reinforcement to Manila?

    <p>10,964 men and 740 officers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the war between the United States and Spain in relation to the recognition of Filipino independence?

    <p>Neither the two combatants nor powerful states recognized the legitimacy of the Filipino revolutionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Filipino Revolution

    • Historical accounts agree that the US involvement in the Filipino revolution was complex and multifaceted.
    • The US won the war against Spain, resulting in the Treaty of Paris, which granted independence to Cuba and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the US.

    Criticism of Emilio Aguinaldo

    • Nick Joaquin, in his biographical account, criticized Emilio Aguinaldo for being overly concerned with personal power and prestige.

    American Reinforcement in Manila

    • The American reinforcement in Manila led to the capture of the city on August 13, 1898.
    • A total of 11,000 American men and officers were sent as reinforcement to Manila.

    International Recognition of Filipino Independence

    • Powerful states did not recognize the legitimacy of the Filipino revolutionaries' declaration of independence.

    US Tactics in the Filipino Revolution

    • The US adopted a "policy of attraction" tactic, which succeeded in gaining the support of some Filipino revolutionaries.

    US Reinforcement in Manila (Again)

    • A total of 11,000 American men and officers were sent as reinforcement to Manila.

    Outcome of the US-Spain War and Filipino Independence

    • The outcome of the war between the US and Spain did not result in recognition of Filipino independence.

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    Test your knowledge of the historical events surrounding the Philippines' declaration of independence and the involvement of the United States and Spain in the war. This quiz will cover the political and diplomatic complexities of the time, exploring the impact on the Filipino revolutionaries' quest for legitimacy.

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