Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood

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Who was General Leonard Wood and what role did he play in the Philippines?

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General Leonard Wood was appointed as Governor-General of the Philippines in 1923. He was previously involved in the liberation of Cuba and was expected to maintain cooperation with Filipinos.

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What was the Cabinet Crisis of 1923?

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The Cabinet Crisis of 1923 was a political conflict that arose due to tensions between Filipino administrators and Governor Wood, leading to the resignation of five Filipino cabinet secretaries.

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What was Executive Order No. 37 issued by Governor Wood?

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Executive Order No. 37 attempted to nullify laws creating the Board of Control, which was responsible for overseeing government-owned corporations.

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What were the grievances of Filipinos against Governor Wood?

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Filipinos accused Governor Wood of usurpations, arbitrary acts, curtailment of autonomy, and reversing the Filipinization policy, among other issues.

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How did Governor Wood's actions affect the relationship between Americans and Filipinos?

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Governor Wood's policies strained relations between resident Americans and Filipinos, leading to discord and dissatisfaction.

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What was the purpose of the Wood-Forbes Mission?

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The Wood-Forbes Mission aimed to assess whether the Philippines could be declared an independent nation following the Filipinization policy.

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What was the significance of the grievances documented against Governor Wood?

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The grievances documented the discontent of Filipinos under American colonial rule and highlighted the demand for political rights and autonomy.

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What was the impact of the American sovereignty in the Philippines according to the grievances?

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The grievances stated that American sovereignty was supposed to train Filipinos in self-government and grant them independence, but it resulted in oppression and arbitrary governance.

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What did the Filipino leaders demand in response to Governor Wood's actions?

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Filipino leaders demanded respect for their legislative power and protested against Governor Wood's defiance of the Philippine Autonomy Act.