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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3600secs
What military award was granted to Governor-General Primo de Rivera by the Queen of Spain?
Order of Isabella
Grand Cross of San Fernando
Grand Order of Castilla
Cross of Cavite
What was the pension awarded to Primo de Rivera upon his relief?
₱5,000
₱8,000
₱10,000
₱12,000
Which political party triumphed in Spain's election that led to Primo de Rivera’s replacement?
Liberal
Progressive
Republican
Conservative
Who succeeded Primo de Rivera as Governor-General of the Philippines?
Teodoro Sandico
Emilio Aguinaldo
Basilio Augustin
Patricio Montojo
Why was Primo de Rivera considered a good choice during the Spanish-American tensions?
He had Spanish-American ancestry
He knew the U.S. Navy
He had governed the Philippines before
He had strong U.S. political connections
What event triggered many Americans to call for war against Spain in 1898?
Execution of Rizal
The Truce of Biak-na-Bato
The explosion of USS Maine
The Battle of Cavite
Where did the USS Maine explode?
Manila Bay
Puerto Rico
Havana Harbor
Subic Bay
Which U.S. official promoted the idea of capturing Manila?
George Dewey
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
E. Spencer Pratt
What was George Dewey’s role in 1898?
Secretary of War
President
Commander of the American Asiatic Squadron
Ambassador to Spain
What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?
A Spanish victory
A truce
An American victory
A Filipino uprising
Where was Dewey’s base before attacking Manila?
Singapore
Hongkong
Hawaii
Guam
Where was the Spanish squadron positioned during the Battle of Manila Bay?
Subic Bay
Puerto Princesa
Cavite
Ilocos
Who commanded the Spanish fleet during the Battle of Manila Bay?
Basilio Augustin
Primo de Rivera
Patricio Montojo
Andres Garchitorena
What ship was Dewey’s flagship during the battle?
USS Maine
USS Olympia
USS Brooklyn
USS Enterprise
What did Dewey reportedly say before the battle?
"Let us fight for honor!"
"The time has come to strike."
"May fire when you are ready, Gridley."
"Sink them all!"
Where did Aguinaldo go to avoid Artacho's legal suit?
Macao
Singapore
Malaysia
Taiwan
What was Artacho demanding from Aguinaldo?
Ammunition
Power
A share of the indemnity
Surrender
Who advised Aguinaldo to leave Hongkong?
Howard Bray
Teodoro Sandico
Felipe Agoncillo
George Dewey
Who acted as interpreter during Aguinaldo’s meeting with Pratt?
Jose Leyba
Gregorio del Pilar
Howard Bray
Wildman
What did Pratt assure Aguinaldo?
That Spain would surrender
That the U.S. wanted to colonize
That the U.S. would not stay in the Philippines
That Japan would join
When did Aguinaldo return to the Philippines aboard McCulloch?
May 1, 1898
April 26, 1898
May 17, 1898
June 12, 1898
What government form did Wildman suggest Aguinaldo should form?
Parliamentary
Monarchical
Dictatorial
Federal
What happened to the ₱67,000 given to Wildman for arms?
It was returned
It was lost in transit
It was misused by Artacho
It was never accounted for
Who was president of the Hongkong Junta?
Mariano Llanera
Miguel Malvar
Felipe Agoncillo
Severo Buenaventura
What temporary government was formed in Tarlac?
Biak-na-Bato Republic
Malolos Government
Makabulos "Republic"
Tarlac Revolutionary Junta
When did the U.S. Congress declare war on Spain?
February 15, 1898
April 25, 1898
May 1, 1898
March 10, 1898
Why did the U.S. support the Cuban revolution?
Human rights reasons
Sympathy for rebels
U.S. investments in Cuba
Cultural ties
What was the American reaction to Dewey’s victory?
Silence
Protest
Joy
Indifference
What misconception did many Americans have about the Philippines after the war?
It was part of Japan
It was near Hawaii
It was part of China
It was in South America
What did Dewey later say about his promises to Aguinaldo?
He denied any promises
He said they were official
He admitted colonial intent
He refused to comment
What did Aguinaldo do after disembarking the weapons purchased in Hongkong?
Declared independence immediately
Visited Dewey aboard the Olympia
Gave proclamations urging renewed revolution
Asked Spain for negotiation
What was the reaction of many Filipino soldiers in the Spanish army to Aguinaldo's return?
They arrested him
They defected to his forces
They fought him
They supported Spain
On what date did Aguinaldo issue a proclamation urging unity for independence?
May 1
May 21
June 12
April 25
What strategy did Aguinaldo order against the City of Manila?
Direct assault
Naval blockade
Siege to cut off food and water
Peace talks
Who was the Spanish Governor-General replaced before the surrender?
Primo de Rivera
Patricio Montojo
Basilio Augustin
Fermin Jaudenes
Why did Dewey hesitate to attack Manila directly at first?
He lacked soldiers
He feared Aguinaldo
The ships were damaged
He respected Spanish sovereignty
Where did American troops first land in Manila in June-July 1898?
Cavite
Caloocan
Pasig
Parañaque
What was the key element of the secret agreement between Dewey, Jaudenes, and Merritt?
Spanish troops would join the Americans
Manila would be surrendered to Filipinos
A mock battle would be staged
Filipino troops would be trained by Americans
What did the Americans agree to prevent during the surrender process?
Dewey’s direct involvement
Filipino entry into the city
Use of artillery
Spanish escape
Who succeeded Governor Augustin?
Admiral Montojo
George Dewey
General Wesley Merritt
General Fermin Jaudenes
When was the Proclamation of Philippine Independence signed?
May 17, 1898
July 4, 1898
June 12, 1898
August 13, 1898
What major area remained in Spanish hands by June 1898 besides Manila?
Laguna
Cavite Port
Batangas
Bulacan
What was the Filipino reaction to the Americans' suspicious behavior?
Indifference
Cooperation
Protest
Growing distrust
What was the belief of General Ricarte about the Americans?
They were faithful allies
They would soon retreat
They wanted to fool the Filipinos
They would give full independence
When was the Mock Battle of Manila staged?
August 13, 1898
August 12, 1898
July 4, 1898
September 1, 1898
What kind of weather occurred during the Mock Battle of Manila?
Hot and humid
Typhoon
Dry and sunny
Rainy and dreary
Which general warned Aguinaldo not to let Filipino troops enter Intramuros?
Dewey
Francis V. Greene
Arthur MacArthur
Merritt
What consequence did General Greene threaten if Filipinos entered the Walled City?
Arrest
Alliance break
U.S. troops would fire
Loss of American aid
What was Aguinaldo’s reaction to Greene’s warning?
He ignored it
He resisted it
He ordered his men to stand down
He left Manila
What signaled the Spanish surrender in the mock battle?
A cannon blast
A drum roll
A white flag
A letter
Where was the white flag raised?
Malacañang
Fort Santiago
Intramuros wall near Manila Hotel
Rizal Park
Who entered the city after the mock battle as the victor?
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Dewey
Jaudenes
What did the Americans promise in the terms of surrender?
Arms to Filipinos
City protection
Total independence
Treaty with Aguinaldo
Who signed the peace protocol on August 12, 1898?
Dewey and Merritt
McKinley and Aguinaldo
Representatives of Spain and the U.S.
Ricarte and Greene
What agreement was made in the peace protocol?
Spanish surrender of Guam
Immediate U.S. withdrawal
Treaty talks in Paris
Philippines' full independence
How many commissioners from each country were to meet in Paris?
3
5
6
10
When did President McKinley order the halt of U.S. military operations?
August 12
August 13
August 15
August 10
Why did Merritt not receive the peace proclamation before the mock battle?
The telegram was lost
Spain blocked the message
Dewey had cut the Manila cable
The U.S. delayed the order
When did General Merritt finally receive McKinley’s proclamation?
August 12
August 14
August 15
August 16
What happened after the Americans took control of Manila?
Filipinos were welcomed
The U.S. withdrew
They began a new colonial administration
Aguinaldo was declared president
