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What was the detrimental impact of the parity between the Philippines and the US?
Weakening the nation as a whole due to American demands for special privileges
What was one of the arguments against parity as mentioned in the text?
Concern about sovereignty loss and exploitation by Americans
In the context of the text, why does the author agree with the opposition?
Because Filipinos were exploited by a foreign power
Based on the text, what was the overall impact of the arrangement between the Philippines and the US?
Exploitation of Philippine resources in favor of the US
What was the primary reason for concern about parity according to the text?
Sovereignty and exploitation concerns regarding American interests
In what way did the author believe that the Philippines was affected by the parity with the US?
Suffered from impotence and need for aid
Which of the following was a detrimental effect of the implementation of import substitution industrialization (ISI) during the Marcos presidency?
Only those with capital could purchase the machinery, leading to a lack of job creation
How did the declaration of Martial Law during the Marcos presidency impact civil liberties and opposition?
Martial Law suspended civil liberties and was used to silence opposition
According to the evidence presented in the text, what was a beneficial aspect of the US involvement in the Philippines?
Land reform programs focused on improving agricultural productivity
What was one of the detrimental consequences of the devaluation of the PH currency due to US involvement?
It caused an increase in external debt and economic instability
How did implementation of import substitution industrialization (ISI) exacerbate existing problems, especially in rural areas, according to the evidence presented?
ISI deleted job creation and disrupted the effectiveness of ISI in rural areas
What was one of the ways in which the US involved itself in shaping the Philippines, according to the evidence presented?
The CIA supported certain candidates, undermining the country’s sovereignty and democratic processes
What was a common outcome of both the Marcos presidency and US involvement in shaping the Philippines, as per the evidence presented?
Both resulted in widespread opposition due to authoritarian rule and sovereignty undermining
How did ISI affect job creation and machinery purchase during the Marcos presidency, according to the evidence presented?
Only those with capital could purchase machinery, leading to a lack of job creation
What impact did US military aid have on internal security and insurgency, as per the evidence presented?
US military aid strengthened internal security and effectively countered insurgency
According to the evidence presented, what was a detrimental aspect of US food aid provided to the Philippines?
The food aid perpetuated dependency on US agricultural products
Test your understanding of the parity between the Philippines and the US, as discussed in the Diokno (n/d) thesis. Explore the impact of special privileges demanded by the Americans on the development of the Philippines, and the economic benefits and concerns associated with parity.
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