Speech of President Aquino before the US Congress

What kind of source is this?

• Primary

• Secondary

What is the importance of President Aquino in history?

• She is the widow of Senator Benigno Aquino

• She is the mother of Kris Aquino

• She is the first female President of the Philippines

• She is the mother of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III

What is the historical significance of the speech? Check all that applies

• It is the first visit of the Philippine President to the US after the 1986 Revolution

• It is written by a female

• It was delivered before the US Congress

What was the purpose of the speech?

• to report to the US President

• to appeal for help from the American government

• to entertain Americans

• to spread goodwill to the US

What was the situation in the Philippines at this time as described in the speech? Check two that applies.

• the first visit of a Philippine President to the US

• $26 million foreign debt

• death of Senator Aquino

• growing communist insurgency

What was the significant result of President Aquino's speech?

• It was well applauded

• She received standing ovation

• US Congress appropriated $200 million as aid

• President Marcos was deposed to Hawaii

Do you like President Aquino's speech?

• Yes

• No

What was President Aquino wearing during her speech?

• Filipiniana attire

• Yellow dress

• Coat and tie

What is the significance of yellow for President Aquino?

• It it her favorite color.

• It is the favorite color of the Filipinos

• It is the color signifying a homecoming

• It is the color of LAKAS-PDP party

President Aquino is the only female president in the country.

• True

• False