RT Reviewer no.1 Flashcards
The policy of extending a nation’s influence by conquering or controlling weaker nations
Imperialism
Who headed the American Delegation
William R. Day
Who led the Spanish Contingent
Eugenio Montero Rios
When the Treaty of Paris was finally signed after much heated debates and prolonged arguments
Dec. 10, 1898
Filipino Diplomat to the US who initially went to the US hoping to secure American recognition of Philippine independence
Felipe Agoncillo
A president who claimed that he sought the advice of various groups. However, he asserted that all these were futile
President William McKinley
To educate and civilize the Filipinos. This was issued on Dec. 21. 1898
Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation
When the President McKinley informed American delegates in Paris of his desire to acquire the Philippines from Spain
September 1898
Who led the American Forces in the Philippine
General Elwell Otis
An American commission led by Jacob Gould Schurman
Schurman Commission
A month after the start of Filipino-American war, the commission arrived in the Philippines and reiterated the good intentions of the US for the Filipinos.
March 1899
When the commission recommended the appointment of a governor-general
May 4, 1899
Following that was also recommended by the commission:
- The establishment of a civil government composed of two legislative branches
2 education institutions in towns - Allocation of funds
When the Schurman Commission returned to the US
Sept. 1899
When the Treaty of Paris was ratified as utilizing their own propaganda, they alleged that the Filipinos were the ones responsible for initiating the war
Feb. 6, 1899