LESSON 4 Flashcards
1
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- functioned as the symbol of the restoration of the democracy and the overthrow of the Marcos dictatorship in 1986.
A
Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco Aquino
2
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- was a Filipino politician and kleptocrat who was the 10th President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986.
A
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr.
3
Q
- A Filipino politician who served as a senator of the Philippines
- He was the husband of Cory Aquino. He was a longtime opponent of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos and was assassinated on Sunday, August 21, 1983 on the tarmac of Manila International Airport (now named NAIA in his honor).
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Benigno “Ninoy “ Simeon Aquino, Jr.
4
Q
Death of Benigno “Ninoy “ Simeon Aquino, Jr.
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- August 21, 1983
5
Q
This was widely recognized around the world for its peaceful character. The overwhelming presence of civilian in EDSA successfully turned a coup into a civilian demonstration. The thousands of people who gathered overthrew Ferdinand Marcos from the Presidency after 21 years.
A
The People Power Revolution (1986)
6
Q
years of presidency of MARCOS
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21 YRS
7
Q
CPP means
A
Communist Party of the Philippines
8
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NPA means
A
New People’s Army
