Test Reviewer (Mid-Term Summative Exam

1. On December 20, 1935, the National Defense Act became the first law passed by the legislative body. What did this law call for?

• It called for the creation of farmers’ cooperatives.

• It called for the expulsion of all Spaniards from the Philippines.

• It called for the creation of rebel groups against the Americans.

• It called for the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Which event marked the beginning of World War 2 in the Pacific Region?

• Death March

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor

• Declaration of Manila as an “Open City”

• Declaration of war against the Japanese by the US

Which political right was granted to women during the

Commonwealth period?

• the right to go to school

• the right to assemble

• the right to organize

• the right to vote

Which policy did the Americans follow regarding the

granting of Philippine Independence?

• The Americans will grant it once all Filipino rebel generals

  surrender.

• The Americans will grant it when they are convinced that

  Filipinos are ready for self-government.

• The Americans will grant it when the Filipinos pay enough

  taxes.

• The Americans will grant it after the construction of all

  major infrastructures in Manila and Baguio.

Why did the Americans quickly shift from a military type of

government to a civil government?

• The Americans were having a difficult time shipping

  weapons and ammunition to the Philippines.

• The Americans wanted to close down US military bases in

  the Philippines because of the high cost of its maintenance.

• The Americans already wanted to send American

  teachers to provide basic education in the Philippines.

• With the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo and most of his

  generals, peace, and order has been restored in most of the islands, and delivery of basic services may now

  resume.

Which feature of the Tydings-McDuffie Act encouraged the training of Philippine leaders on good governance?

• free trade between the US and the Philippines

• establishment of the 1935 Commonwealth government

• establishment of US refuel bases in the Philippines

• continued American access to Philippine raw materials

Governor F.B. Harrison is best remembered for his

Filipinization program which encourages Filipinos to participate in government. What was the significant feature of this program?

• More Filipinos were able to go to school.

• More Filipinos were able to go to the US.

• More Filipinos were given positions in the government.

• More Filipinos were able to join the Philippine Constabulary.

The Tydings-McDuffie Law provided for Philippine

independence after a fixed transition and preparatory

period. How long was the transition period?

• ten years

• five years

• three years

• twelve years

What did William McKinley label his plan for the colonization of the Philippines in December 1898?

• forceful suppression

• benevolent assimilation

• sensitive supervision

• careful control

What was the type of government established by the Americans in the Philippines?

• Parliamentary

• Monarchy

• Authoritarian

• Civil