Filipino Society under the Americans

According to the video, why did the Americans aim to colonize the Philippines?

• To establish military rule

• To gain control over the Pacific

• To exploit Filipino resources

• To establish a democratic government

Who served as the military governor after General Wesley Merritt?

• General Otis

• General Mark Arthur

• Major General Chafee

• General Merit

Which group of Filipino politicians and leaders were deported to Guam?

• Apolinario Mabini, Pablo Ocampo, and General Del Pilar

• General Merit, Major General Chafee, and Mariano Yanera

• General Otis, General Mark Arthur, and Massimino Gizon

• Apolinario Mabini, Pablo Ocampo, and Mariano Yanera

When was the American civil government established in the Philippines?

• August 14, 1898

• July 4, 1901

• December 23, 1903

• March 24, 1934

Which law created the first fully elected Philippine legislature?

• Jones Law

• Hair Hall Cutting Act

• Gabaldon Act

• Education Act of 1901

What did the Gabaldon Act of 1907 provide funding for?

• Construction of modern public schools

• Recruitment of American teachers

• Government scholarships for Filipino students

• Establishment of the new educational system

Who were the Thomasites?

• Filipino soldiers under American command

• American teachers recruited by the colonial government

• Filipino students studying in the United States

• Filipino politicians supporting independence

How did the Philippine economy fare during the American regime?

• It declined compared to the Spanish colonial period

• It remained stagnant with no improvements

• It flourished with increased abundance and improvements

• It was negatively impacted by the American presence

According to the video, what were some benefits enjoyed by Filipinos during the American regime?

• Better health services and increased freedom

• Stronger military and improved infrastructure

• Higher education opportunities and improved economy

• Greater political representation and cultural preservation

What is the main message or learning to be drawn from the video?

• The American colonization of the Philippines was beneficial for the Filipinos.

• The Philippines played a strategic role in American military control of the Pacific.

• The Filipino resistance against American colonization was unsuccessful.

• The establishment of the American civil government improved the lives of Filipinos.