Filipino and American History Quiz

When did the Philippines become a colony of the United States?

• 1898

• 1901

• 1946

What event led to the United States acquiring the Philippines?

• The Philippine-American War

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Bataan Death March

Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader during the Philippine-American War?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

What was the name of the agreement that ended the Spanish-American War and allowed the United States to take control of the Philippines?

• Treaty of Manila

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Washington

What is the significance of July 4, 1946, in Philippine-American relations?

• It marked the start of the Philippine-American War.

• It was the date the Philippines gained independence from the United States.

• It was the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

What language did the Americans introduce as the medium of instruction in Philippine schools?

• Spanish

• English

• Tagalog

What was the Thomasites' role in the Philippines?

• They were American soldiers who fought in the Philippine-American War.

• They were teachers sent to establish public education in the Philippines.

• They were traders who opened new markets in the Philippines.

Which U.S. Presidents signed the law granting Philippine independence?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• William McKinley

What was the name of the act that promised Philippine independence after a 10-year transition period?

• Jones Act

• Tydings-McDuffie Act

• Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act

What was one of the major contributions of the Americans to the Philippines?

• Establishment of free public education

• Introduction of the Spanish language

• Construction of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade