American Politilcal Caricature Flashcards

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The book Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the American Era was authored by _ and , published on and by _.

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Alred McCoy and Alfredo Roces;
1985
Vera-Reyes Publishing, Inc

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The word caricature comes from the _ words ‘’ and ‘’ which means ‘’ or ‘’.

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Italian, carico, caricare, to load, to exaggerate

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_ is a picture, description or imitation of a person, in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerrated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

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Caricature

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The book Political Caricature of the American Area had a compilation of _ political cartoons that were published in newspaper dailies, providing a comprehensive background not only to the cartoons but to the turbulent period as well.

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377

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The Achievement of the Books Included: Philippine Catholic Mass Media Award _, Philippine National Book Award for _, Gintong Aklat Award (MANILA) _.

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Philippine Catholic Mass Media Award, best Book of the Year 1985;
Philippine National Book Award for History, 1986;
Gintong Aklat Award (MANILA), Special Citation for History 1897.

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The caricature ‘A New Wrinkle in the Art of Thieving; was made by _ in _.

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Independent;
January 14, 1922

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The _ in the Philippines is a method of registering land titles that provides undeniable proof of ownership. It is an American exploitation of the system to claim ownership over Philippine lands.

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Torrens system

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The caricature ‘_’ conveys a strong sense of injustice. It portrays a situation where Filipinos, who should rightfully own and work their land, are subjugated and forced into labor for the benefit of American capitalists.

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A New Wrinkle in the Art of Thieving

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In the caricature ‘Memories of the Visit,’ “pequeño negocio los pequeños negociantes” means _.

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small business for small businessmen

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In the caricature ‘_,’ the cartoon’s satire works on three levels: criticizes the sailor’s spending, reflects Filipino frustrations with some American veterans, hints at a more subtle criticism of American colonoization.

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Memories of the Visit

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In the caricature ‘Memories of the Visit,’ _ were a cartoon figure used to symbolize and critique the American military presence and its impact on Filipino society.

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Sailor Jack of the 1930s

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In the caricature ‘Manila: The Corruption of a City’, _ was when secretary of War W.H. Taft awarded the commission for the planning of Manila’s urban renewal and the construction of its summer capital at Baguio to Daniel Burnham.

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1904

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In the caricature ‘Manila: The Corruption of a City’, _ was when Burnham completed sweeping plans for the renovation of Manila which met an enthusiastic response from the colonial government.

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1904 - 1905

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In the caricature ‘Manila: The Corruption of a City’, population of Manila was: _ in _ and grew to _ in _.

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220 000 in 1903, 623 in 1938

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In the caricature ‘Manila: The Corruption of a City’, _ was when Parsons resigned when Filipino Assertiveness began to constrain his autonomy.

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1913

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In the caricature ‘Manila: The Corruption of a City’, _ was when hospitals were forced to turn away charity cases for want of space.

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1920s

17
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The caricature _ is the translation of the satirical comment on the province’s preoccupation with gambling.

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Convenient Blindness