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Who was the first governor of the Taft Commission?
Who was the first governor of the Taft Commission?
When was the first assembly election held in the Philippines?
When was the first assembly election held in the Philippines?
What was the purpose of the Pensionado Program inaugurated in 1903?
What was the purpose of the Pensionado Program inaugurated in 1903?
What was the Cooper Act, also known as the Resident Commissioners Act of 1902, about?
What was the Cooper Act, also known as the Resident Commissioners Act of 1902, about?
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Who was inaugurated at the Manila Grand Opera House on October 16, 1907?
Who was inaugurated at the Manila Grand Opera House on October 16, 1907?
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Study Notes
Taft Commission
- William Howard Taft served as the first governor-general of the Philippines from 1901 to 1904
- The Taft Commission was a body appointed by the United States President to govern the Philippines under the Second Philippine Republic
First Assembly Election
- The first Philippine Assembly election happened in July 1907
Pensionado Program
- The Pensionado program was inaugurated in 1903 as part of the American colonial policy in the Philippines.
- The program sponsored the education of Filipino students in the United States to cultivate a new generation of leaders.
- These Filipinos were given "pension" or financial support to finance their studies in the United States
Cooper Act
- The Cooper Act, also known as the Resident Commissioners Act of 1902, established two Resident Commissioners for the Philippines in the U.S. Congress.
- These commissioners had no voting rights but allowed for lobbying for Filipino interests.
Inauguration of Manuel L. Quezon
- Manuel L. Quezon, the first elected president of the Philippine Senate, was inaugurated on October 16, 1907 at the Manila Grand Opera House.
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Test your knowledge of William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States, and his role in the Philippines with this quiz. Explore his policies, achievements, and contributions to the country's quest for independence.
