Lesson1-Reviewer(American Colonial Government)

Why did the Americans first establish a military form of government rather than civil government?

• it is the international law

• it is what they think is best

• it is the Filipinos choice

• it is to pacify the Filipino rebels

How many years did the American military government last?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Who was the first American Military Governor of the Philippines?

• Gen. Douglas MacArthur

• Gen. Elwell Otis

• Jacob Schurman

• Gen. Wesley Merritt

Who was the last American Military Governor of the Philippines?

• Gen. Douglas MacArthur

• Gen. Elwell Otis

• Jacob Schurman

• Gen. Wesley Merritt

A form of government that is repressive and authoritarian;

established in times of crisis/political instability

and focuses on security only.

• Civil Government

• Military Government

What is the Philippine Commission for?

• It was formed by the president of the US to delay the transition of government.

• It was formed to observe and investigate reports about the situation in the Philippines.

• So that Americans can stay in the Philippines.

• It was formed to test the credibility's of the Americans.

The Commission that benefited the Filipinos.

• Taft Commission

• Schurman Commission

He was the first civil governor of the Philippines.

• Jacob Schurman

• William Taft

• Gen. Elwell Otis

• Gen. Wesley Merritt

 

A form of government that is controlled by elected representative;

established in a stable society and

based on the principles of democracy

respect human rights and the rule of law.

• Military Government

• Civil Government

The first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Cayetano Arellano

• Gregorio Del Pilar

• Gregorio Araneta

• Miguel Malvar