Battle for Manila, 4th February 1899

The transcript discusses the Filipino adoption of guerrilla tactics against American forces during the Philippine-American War. Despite being outnumbered, the Filipinos resisted for over two years until the capture of their leader, Aguinaldo, in 1901. This marked the end of major hostilities. William Howard Taft was appointed governor, ending US military rule. However, the Filipinos' fight for freedom persisted.

What strategy did the Filipinos adopt when faced with American forces?

• Naval battles

• Conventional warfare

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Guerrilla tactics

How long did it take the United States to subdue the Philippines?

• Exactly one year

• Less than a year

• Three years

• More than two years

Who was captured by the Americans on March 23rd, 1901?

• William Howard Taft

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• President McKinley

• A Filipino general

Who was sent by President McKinley to govern the Philippines?

• Douglas MacArthur

• George Dewey

• William Howard Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the Filipino response after the end of US military rule?

• They accepted American governance

• They sought help from other countries

• They continued to fight for independence

• They moved to other islands