GED 2 Quiz on Filipino-American Relations

What event marked the beginning of Filipino-American relations?

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The declaration of war against Spain

• The arrival of Aguinaldo in the Philippines

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the immediate cause of the animosity between the United States and Spain?

• The Biak-na-Bato agreement

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The Cuban War of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

How much did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines?

• $25 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $20 million

Where was Emilio Aguinaldo during the outbreak of the American-Spanish War?

• In Singapore

• In Hong Kong

• In the Philippines

• In the United States

What was the purpose of Aguinaldo's meetings with American diplomats?

• To discuss the Treaty of Paris

• To seek support for Philippine independence

• To negotiate peace with Spain

• To arrange for his return to the Philippines

What did Aguinaldo provide to the U.S. Consul in Hong Kong for arms procurement?

• 50,000 pesos

• 100,000 pesos

• 200,000 pesos

• 400,000 pesos

What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila?

• The Filipinos won decisively

• The Americans entered the city

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The Spanish fleet was destroyed

When did the Filipino-American War officially start?

• February 4, 1899

• June 12, 1898

• February 4, 1898

• July 2, 1902

Who issued a manifesto calling Filipinos to fight for their homes and country?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Apolinario Mabini

• Juan Luna

• Gregorio del Pilar

What was the fate of Aguinaldo's courier, Cecilio Segismundo?

• He was captured by the Spanish

• He was killed in battle

• He surrendered to the Americans

• He escaped to Hong Kong