WorksheetsThe Wars for Independence (1896-1901)
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Who were the main advocates of reforms in Spain during the Propaganda Movement?
The ilustrados
The friars
The conquistadors
The encomenderos
The peninsulares
What was the aim of the Propaganda Movement?
To convince the Spanish central government in Madrid to reform the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines
To instate the constitutional right of the Filipinos under the Spanish constitution
Both A and B
None of the above
The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was caused by _______.
disgruntled workers and soldiers of the San Felipe Fort in Cavite
the arrival of American forces in Manila
the signing of the Treaty of Paris
the assassination of Andres Bonifacio
Who led the La Liga Filipina in the Philippines?
Dr. Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Marcelo H. del Pilar
The execution of ______ inspired all reform movements in the Philippines.
GOMBURZA
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
The Propaganda Movement succeeded in convincing Spanish politicians to support reforms in the Philippines.
True
False
Which organization represented armed struggle and immediate independence in the Philippines?
La Liga Filipina
Cuerpo de Compromisarios
Katipunan
Propaganda Movement
What was the point-of-view of Spanish colonization according to the Katipunan?
Liwanag Dilim Liwanag
Viva Filipinas para los Filipinos
Patronato Real
GOMBURZA
What was the purpose of the Cuerpo de Vigilancia (Security Corps) in the Katipunan?
To gather intelligence
To print Ang Kalayaan
To lead the revolution
To unify factions
Who was the key writer of Ang Kalayaan, the Katipunan's publication?
A) Andres Bonifacio
B) Emilio Jacinto
C) Mariano Alvarez
D) Teodoro Patino
Fill in the blank: The notion of the nation among Katipuneros is, "______".
Tagalog
Bisaya
Ilocano
Kapampangan
Which event led to Bonifacio's murder?
The mediation of Magdalo and Magdiwang
The Magdiwang failed
The printing of Ang Kalayaan
The Battle of Manila Bay
Who was reported to Fr. Mariano Gil of Tondo about the Katipunan?
Emilio Jacinto
Teodoro Patino
Andres Bonifacio
Mariano Alvarez
Fill in the blank: One of the victims of the Revolution was Dr. ______, as his name was implicated by Katipuneros.
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Who established the Biak-na-Bato Republic after retreating to Bulacan?
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Mariano Alvarez
Emilio Jacinto
On what date did the Battle of Manila Bay (between Spanish and Americans) occur?
May 1, 1898
June 12, 1898
December 14, 1897
April 18, 1897
Who is the leader of the US Asiatic Squadron introduced to Aguinaldo in Singapore?
Admiral George Dewey
Admiral Spencer Platt
Admiral Mariano Alvarez
Admiral Emilio Jacinto
Fill in the blank: The Malolos Constitution enshrined what it means to be a Filipino: Anyone born in the Philippines and ______.
Bill of Rights
Spanish descent
Catholic faith
Property owner
Which agreement revoked the election made in the Tejeros Convention?
Naik Military Agreement
Acta de Tejeros
Biak-na-Bato Treaty
Malolos Constitution
The mediation of Magdalo and Magdiwang led to the Tejeros Convention.
True
False
Who drafted the 1899 Constitution, or the Constitution of the First Philippine Republic?
Ponce and Mabini
Calderon of Malolos Congress
Emilio Aguinaldo
Andres Bonifacio
How did the Americans take over the country from the Spaniards and the revolutionaries? List two main factors mentioned in the notes.
By military intervention and diplomatic negotiations
By peaceful protests and trade agreements
By forming alliances with local leaders and economic investments
By cultural assimilation and educational reforms
Which event triggered the Philippine-American War on February 4, 1899?
The first shot by Pvt. William Grayson at Sampaloc triggered the Philippine-American War.
The signing of the Treaty of Paris triggered the Philippine-American War.
The declaration of independence by Emilio Aguinaldo triggered the Philippine-American War.
The arrival of American troops in Manila triggered the Philippine-American War.
Who was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901, marking a significant event in the Philippine-American War?
Aguinaldo was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901.
Antonio Luna was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901.
Andres Bonifacio was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901.
Gregorio del Pilar was captured in Palanan, Isabela on March 23, 1901.
Which act or law established the Philippine Commission, Philippine Assembly, and Resident Commissioner to the United States?
The Cooper Act or Philippine Bill of 1902 established the Philippine Commission, Philippine Assembly, and Resident Commissioner to the United States.
The Jones Law of 1916 established the Philippine Commission, Philippine Assembly, and Resident Commissioner to the United States.
The Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act established the Philippine Commission, Philippine Assembly, and Resident Commissioner to the United States.
The Tydings-McDuffie Act established the Philippine Commission, Philippine Assembly, and Resident Commissioner to the United States.
The Americans trained Filipinos for self-governance, and Filipinos are increasing slowly in a heavily Americanized bureaucracy.
True
False
What was the significance of the Jones Law or Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916?
It established the Philippine Senate and Philippine Legislature.
It granted full independence to the Philippines.
It abolished the Philippine Assembly.
It made English the official language of the Philippines.
Who was the Governor-General responsible for the Filipinization of Government from 1913-1921?
Governor-General Harrison
Governor-General Wood
Governor-General Taft
Governor-General Smith
In what year did the Governor-General become President of the Commonwealth?
1935
1947
1926
1950
Which educational system did the Americans revamp in the Philippines?
Chinese educational system
Philippine educational system
Spanish educational system
British educational system
What was the lingua franca changed from and to during the American period in the Philippines? Fill in the blanks: From ______ to ______.
From Spanish to English
From English to Spanish
From Filipino to Spanish
From Spanish to Filipino
One sport that was popularized in the Philippines during the American period is:
Basketball
Cricket
Rugby
Table Tennis
Which act was vetoed by President Herbert Hoover in 1933?
Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
Glass-Steagall Act
Social Security Act
Which act led to the opening of the 1934 Constitutional Convention in the Philippines?
Tydings-McDuffie Act
Jones Law
Philippine Independence Act
Payne-Aldrich Act
Which of the following was NOT a mission sent to the United States Congress to convince the Americans?
Independence Mission of 1919
Parliamentary Mission of 1922
Osmena Legislative Committee, 1925-1926
Manila Mission of 1928
The first teachers in the American period in the Philippines were American soldiers.
True
False
What was the main goal of the Independence Mission sent by the Philippines to the United States Congress?
To be able to draft a Constitution for the Philippines
To request financial aid for infrastructure projects
To negotiate trade agreements with the United States
To establish military alliances with neighboring countries
One example of American technology that became a trend in the Philippines during the American period is:
the telephone
the abacus
the sundial
the printing press
What year was the first commercial airport opened in the Philippines?
1930
1925
1945
1950
Who became the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines on November 15, 1935?
Manuel Quezon
Emilio Aguinaldo
Jose P. Laurel
Sergio Osmena
In what year were women candidates first elected in various offices in the Philippines under the Commonwealth government?
1941
1935
1946
1951
The constitution drafted by the delegates to the 1934 Constitutional Convention was only good for the duration of the Commonwealth.
True
False
Which language was promoted as the basis of the National Language during the Commonwealth period?
Tagalog
Cebuano
Ilocano
Pampango
What was the name of the awards given in 1940 to recognize literary achievements during the Commonwealth period?
Commonwealth Literary Awards
National Book Prize
Philippine Writers Guild Award
Literary Excellence Medal
Which event marked the beginning of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Declaration of Manila as open city
Philippine Guerrilla Movement
Women suffrage
By what date had the Japanese entered Manila during World War II?
January 2, 1942
December 8, 1941
February 20, 1942
March 3, 1942
The Japanese military men were brutal towards the Filipinos during the occupation.
True
False
Which movement was initiated by Filipinos by February 1942 to resist Japanese occupation?
Philippine Guerrilla Movement
Katipunan Movement
Hukbalahap Movement
La Liga Filipina
What was the goal of the Japanese in utilising Filipino as the national language during the occupation?
Asia for the Asians
To promote Western culture
To encourage American influence
To suppress Filipino identity
To establish English as the official language
Nihongo was taught in schools and integrated in the popular media and culture during the Japanese occupation.
True
False
Which economic practice was prevalent during the Commonwealth period?
Tangkilikian (patronage of local-made products)
Mercantilism
Feudalism
Barter system
Who headed the Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence (PCPI) in 1943?
Sergio Osmena
Jose P. Laurel
Manuel Quezon
Hideki Tojo
The Japanese Military Commander remained the supreme authority during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The Second Philippine Republic was inaugurated on _________
October 14, 1943
July 4, 1946
December 8, 1941
June 12, 1898
Which proclamation declared that a state of war exists between the Philippines, the USA, and the United Kingdom?
Proclamation 30
Proclamation 14
Proclamation 1943
Proclamation 20
The Commonwealth in exile was preoccupied with which of the following?
Rehabilitating the Philippines once they returned
Lobbying for Philippine independence
Being a geopolitical pawn of the United States
All of the above
Who took over as President of the Commonwealth after Quezon died on August 1, 1944?
Jose P. Laurel
Sergio Osmena
Douglas MacArthur
Manuel Roxas
By January 1945, the Americans had taken key areas in the ________.
Philippines
Japan
Germany
Italy
On September 3, 1945, General Tomoyuki Yamashita surrendered in Kiangan, Ifugao.
True
False
Who promoted US interests and favored collaborators during the last years of the Commonwealth?
Sergio Osmena
Douglas MacArthur
Jose P. Laurel
Manuel Quezon
Who won the 1946 elections in the Philippines?
Osmena
Roxas
Quirino
Magsaysay
Fill in the blank: Manuel A. Roxas became the ______ President of the Commonwealth of the Republic of the Philippines.
Third
First
Second
Fourth
Which of the following agreements was NOT mentioned as part of American interests in the Philippines?
Military Bases Agreement
Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946
Bell Trade Act and Parity Rights
Treaty of Paris
On July 4, 1946, independence of the Philippines was declared. Independence was declared but with ______.
ties
conditions
restrictions
limitations
Which movement reorganized into Hukbong Mapagpalaya sa Bayan?
A) Katipunan
B) Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon
C) Liberal Party
D) Nacionalista Party
The 1935 Constitution was amended to favor ______ interests.
American
Filipino
Japanese
Spanish
Which President rebuilt many institutions and rehabilitated the bureaucracy after 1948?
Roxas
Quirino
Osmena
Magsaysay
True or False: The Hukbalahap was strengthened during Quirino's term.
True
False
Which of the following was a main concern in Philippine politics aside from being centralized?
Education
Guns, goons, and gold
Agriculture
Tourism
Fill in the blank: The Philippines, prior to 1972, was described as a nation with the ______ press in Asia.
free
controlled
silent
restricted
Which issue is listed as a concern in post-war Philippine relations?
Anti-Communism
The Borneo Issue
Both A and B
None of the above
Constitutional reforms were delayed for more than three decades despite approval by the President of the United States.
True
False
Who was the President of the Philippines during the Magsaysay Administration (1953–1957)?
Garcia
Macapagal
Magsaysay
Marcos
Which agreement did Magsaysay use to remove economic ties and seek reparations from the Japanese?
Bohlen-Serrano Agreement
Laurel-Langley Agreement
Stonehill Scandal
Filipino First Program
Garcia continued Magsaysay’s anti-communist policy.
True
False
Which program did Garcia initiate to nationalize the economy?
Filipino First and Austerity Program
Land Reform Program
Industrialization Program
Independence Day Program
The Bohlen-Serrano Agreement imposed restrictions on _________
Military Bases
Trade Tariffs
Environmental Policies
Immigration Laws
Name one socio-economic program initiated during the Macapagal Administration (1961–1965).
Land reform
Bayanihan Program
Operation Dagdag
Balikbayan Program
The Stonehill Scandal was related to which administration?
Magsaysay
Garcia
Macapagal
Marcos
Independence Day in the Philippines was changed from June 4 to ________ during the Macapagal Administration.
June 12
July 4
May 1
August 21
What were the three main types of freedom from the Americans mentioned under Charter Change?
Economic, Political, Social
Military, Economic, Cultural
Political, Religious, Social
Economic, Military, Social
Which movement focused on the Filipinization of academic studies and Catholicism?
Nationalist Movement
Filipinization Movement
Charter Change Movement
Independence Movement
Many intellectuals who began their career in the 1960s went to study overseas and revolutionized the disciplines upon returning.
True
False
What were the two disciplines mentioned under Filipinization of academic studies?
Sikolohiyang Pilipino and Pilosopiyang Pilipino
Land reform and Industrialization
Economic and Political
Social and Cultural
Who approved the Republic Act 6132, calling for the 1971 Constitutional Convention?
Magsaysay
Garcia
Macapagal
Marcos
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention were elected in November 1970, which is considered one of the cleanest elections in Philippine history.
True
False
What triggered the Nationalist Movement in the Philippines during the 1960s?
The rise of nationalism in the Philippines was triggered by international realities such as the influence of the Cold War (Communism vs. Capitalism) and the independence of former colonies around the world.
The discovery of gold mines in Luzon and Mindanao.
The establishment of the United Nations headquarters in Manila.
The signing of a peace treaty between the Philippines and Spain.
Marcos faced a total political crisis from 1970-1972 because of which of the following?
Economic bankruptcy due to corruption
Rising student activism
Strong political opposition
All of the above
It was widely known that Marcos had plans to not give up the Presidency.
True
False
Martial Law was circulating in all levels of the society.
True
False
The most opportune time for declaring Martial Law was in ________, when typhoons and the rainy season were plaguing the country.
September 1972
June 1971
December 1973
April 1972
On what date did Marcos sign Proclamation 1018 declaring Martial Law throughout the Philippines?
September 23, 1972
September 21, 1972
September 30, 1972
October 1, 1972
Why was the date of Martial Law backdated to September 21?
Marcos' birthday
Marcos' obsession with number 7
National holiday
Student protests
On the day Martial Law was proclaimed, what happened to newspaper printing in Manila?
All newspapers cancelled their printing.
Newspapers published special editions.
Printing continued as usual.
Only government newspapers were allowed to print.
