Philippine-American War Reading Questions

Front

What event led to the cession (giving up) of the Philippines to the United States? Options: The Battle of Manila Bay, The Treaty of Paris, The Philippine-American War, The Jones Act

Back

The Treaty of Paris

Front

Who led the Filipino nationalists seeking independence from colonial rule?

Back

Emilio Aguinaldo

Front

How long did the Philippine-American War last?

Back

3 years

Front

Approximately how many Filipino civilians died during the Philippine-American War?

Back

200,000

Front

What was a major concern of U.S. policymakers regarding the annexation of the Philippines?

Back

Fear of another power like Germany or Japan taking control

Front

What did American opposition to U.S. colonial rule of the Philippines include?

Back

Moral objections to colonialism

Front

What did Filipino revolutionaries under Aguinaldo proclaim in Luzon?

Back

The establishment of the Philippine Republic

Front

How did Americans refer to the conflict with Filipino forces? A rebellion, An insurrection, A civil war, A foreign invasion

Back

An insurrection

Front

What was the 'policy of attraction' designed to do?

Back

Win over key elites and other Filipinos

Front

What significant change occurred in the Philippines in 1935? Options: Full independence, Establishment of a commonwealth, Start of a new war, Annexation by another country

Back

Establishment of a commonwealth