US Military Rule in the Philippines

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When did the military rule in the Philippines officially begin under the Americans?

July 4, 1901
February 6, 1905
August 14, 1898 (correct)
Sometime during 1902

What was the initial form of government established in the Philippines after the end of the military regime?

A direct democracy
A military dictatorship
A civil government headed by a Civil Governor (correct)
A parliamentary system

Which US legislative act ended the military regime in the Philippines?

The Jones Act of 1916
The Philippine Bill of 1902
The Tydings–McDuffie Act
The Spooner Amendment (correct)

What role did the Philippine Commission play in the Philippine government?

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What was the effect of the Philippine Bill of 1902?

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Military Rule in the Philippines

The American military government established in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.

Military Governor

The highest authority during the American military rule, holding all executive, legislative, and judicial power.

Spooner Amendment

The act that ended the military regime in the Philippines, transitioning to a civilian government.

Civil Governor

The head of the civilian government in the Philippines after the military rule, replaced by the Governor General later.

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Philippine Commission

The legislative body of the Philippine government during the American era, operating until the Philippine Assembly was established.

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Study Notes

US Military Rule in the Philippines

US military rule in the Philippines began on August 14, 1898.
The US President granted full governmental power to the military governor.
Military governor held executive, legislative, and judicial authority during the war.
The Spooner Amendment ended the military rule.
A civil government was established in the Philippines on July 4, 1901.
The title of the head of the civil government changed to Governor General on February 6, 1905.

Governor General's Powers

The Governor General held legislative power.
The Governor General served as President of the Philippine Commission from 1901 to 1907.
The Philippine Commission was the sole lawmaking body, this later became the upper house.
The Philippine Assembly(established by the Philippine Bill of 1902), formed the lower house of the legislative branch,

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This quiz explores the period of US military rule in the Philippines from 1898 to 1901. It covers the powers and responsibilities of the military governor and the establishment of civil government. Test your knowledge on significant amendments and legislative developments during this time.