Questions and Answers
Before Spanish colonization, the Philippines was governed by centralized political units known as barangays.
False
The Spanish Cortes was established in the Philippines as a new governance system that included only Spanish officials.
False
The American colonial period in the Philippines began after the Tydings-McDuffie Act was passed.
False
The Tydings-McDuffie Act facilitated the establishment of the Philippine Assembly in 1907.
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The introduction of the Philippine Assembly marked a shift towards American-style governance in the Philippines.
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Study Notes
Indigenous Governance in the Philippines
- Philippines had decentralized governance prior to Spanish colonization, characterized by barangays.
- Each barangay was led by a chieftain known as a datu, emphasizing local leadership.
- Decision-making involved councils of elders, promoting community participation in governance.
Spanish Colonization and Governance
- Spanich colonization began in 1521, marking a shift to centralized governance under the Spanish Crown.
- The Spanish Cortes was established as an advisory body to the Governor-General, comprising Spanish officials and Filipino representatives.
- Despite Filipino representation, the Cortes had limited power, indicating a hierarchy favoring Spanish authority.
American Colonial Period
- The American colonial period commenced in 1898 when Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States.
- Americans introduced a new political structure, highlighted by the establishment of the Philippine Assembly in 1907.
- The Philippine Assembly served as the lower house of a bicameral legislature, signaling a move towards self-governance.
- The Tydings-McDuffie Act, enacted in 1934, aimed to provide a pathway toward Philippine independence and established the Commonwealth of the Philippines in 1935.
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Explore the governance systems in the Philippines prior to Spanish colonization. This quiz covers the political structures, including barangays and the role of datus and councils of elders. Understand how these indigenous systems transformed with the arrival of the Spanish Crown.
