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What primary purpose did the Schurman Commission serve?
What primary purpose did the Schurman Commission serve?
Which key figure was associated with the Schurman Commission?
Which key figure was associated with the Schurman Commission?
How did the findings of the Schurman Commission influence U.S. policy in the Philippines?
How did the findings of the Schurman Commission influence U.S. policy in the Philippines?
What year was the Schurman Commission established?
What year was the Schurman Commission established?
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What major conflict prompted the formation of the Schurman Commission?
What major conflict prompted the formation of the Schurman Commission?
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Schurman Commission
- The Schurman Commission's primary purpose was to investigate conditions in the Philippines and recommend policies for the U.S. government following the Spanish-American War.
- The commission was led by Jacob Gould Schurman, the president of Cornell University.
- The commission’s report, known as the "Schurman Report," recommended annexation of the Philippines and argued that Filipinos were unfit for self-government.
- The report called for the U.S. to improve education and infrastructure in the Philippines to prepare them for eventual independence.
- The Schurman Commission was established in 1899.
- The Spanish-American War prompted the formation of the Schurman Commission.
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Test your knowledge about the Schurman Commission and its impact on U.S. policy in the Philippines. The quiz covers its purpose, key figures involved, and historical context. Discover how the commission shaped the future of U.S.-Philippine relations.
