American period Flashcards
One of the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called ‘Tagalog Republic’
Answer: Macario Sakay
Macario Sakay was seen merely as a bandit by the Americans but documents prove that he had the necessary concept of the Filipino nation to merit being a genuine military leader.
She is a Filipino heroine. After her husband died, she continued the war against Spain, was caught and hanged.
Answer: Gabriela Silang
Diego and Gabriela Silang took advantage of British occupation of Manila to rise against the Spaniards.
Who was the ‘Great Dissenter’?
Answer: Claro M. Recto
He was called Great Dissenter because of his uncomprising stand against pro-American policy of R. Magsaysay, the very same man whom he helped to put in power.
Who is the former Senate President who came from Abra?
Answer: Quintin Paredes
Quintin Paredes, a former Speaker and Senate President, is known for his stint as a US Resident-Commisioner.
Who is generally acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines?
nswer: Emilio Aguinaldo
However, he didn’t get international recognition.
Who excommunicated Fr. Gregorio Aglipay?
Answer: Norzaleda
Arch. Norzaleda excommunicated Aglipay for his involvement on the nationalistic struggle. This prompted Aglipay to help build the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.
Where was the Rizal’s novel ‘Noli Mi Tangere’ published?
Answer: Berlin
It was the year 1887 when this novel was published in Berlin.
Who is the Filipino historian who claimed that there was no Philippine history before the execution of the three nationalists priests?
Answer: Teodoro Agoncillo
This claim is still a product of controversies since there is still a Filipino history from the Pre-hispanic era. Agoncillo’s camp however claimed they the other party got the wrong context.
What is the name of Filipino armed contingent that helped the Americans capture Aguinaldo?
Answer: Macabebe Scouts
The Macabebe Scouts were loyal to the Spaniards and immeditely switch allegiance to the Americans. Macabebes are Kamampapangans who have a mutual hatred against the Tagalogs, mainstay of Aguinaldo’s Army.
Who is the highest American military official that was killed in action during the Filipino-American war?
Answer: Gen. Lawton
A street was named in his honor.
