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Gov. General Camilo de Polavieja resigned on April 15, 1897, and was replaced by Gov. General Fernando Primo De _______.
Rivera
The establishment of the Biak-na-Bato Government occurred on _______ 1, 1897.
November
The explosion of the USS Maine occurred on _______ 15, 1898.
February
On June 12, 1898, Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the Declaration of _______ in Kawit, Cavite.
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The war between the US and Spain began on _______ 21, 1898.
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Study Notes
Philippine Revolution and Independence
- Early Battles: Military campaigns took place from Manila to Cavite.
- Governor General Changes: Camilo de Polavieja resigned on April 15, 1897, and was replaced by Fernando Primo De Rivera.
- Biak-na-Bato Government: Established on November 1, 1897, after a meeting between Aguinaldo and revolutionaries in October 1897.
- Spanish-Filipino Agreement: A treaty signed on December 14, 1897, involving provisions for 1.7 million pesos.
- Aguinaldo's Departure: Aguinaldo and 28 revolutionaries left on December 27, 1897, following the treaty. Over 900,000 people were estimated to have died in the war.
- USS Maine Explosion: The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898, fueled anti-Spanish sentiment in the United States.
- Spanish-American War: The US declared war on Spain on April 21, 1898, with the rallying cry "Remember the Maine to hell with Spain". William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, American propagandists, played a role in escalating tensions.
- Battle of Manila: The Battle of Manila on May 1, 1898, saw Filipino forces fighting alongside American troops. The battle was known as a "mock battle".
- Spanish Cession of the Philippines: Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States for 20 million US Dollars in the Treaty of Paris signed on May 10, 1898.
- Philippine Independence: Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898, in Kawit, Cavite, declaring the Philippines independent from Spain.
- Dictatorial Government: A dictatorial government was established on June 18, 1898, under Aguinaldo's leadership.
- Revolutionary Government: A revolutionary government was established on June 21, 1898, to further solidify the newly declared independence.
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Test your knowledge on the Philippine Revolution and its journey towards independence. This quiz covers key events, figures, and treaties that shaped the era, including important battles and agreements. Dive deep into the historical context and outcomes of this significant period in Philippine history.
