The Period of Local Reorganizations Flashcards
Why was the Declaration of Independence necessary?
For foreign countries to recognize the independence of the Philippines
What is the Decree of June 18?
Local reorganization of the government
What was the basis for local government reorganization?
Elections
What are the positions in the new local government?
- Municipal Government/Popular Council
- Provincial Government
- Representatives to the Malolos Congress
- Election Commissioner
- Military Head
The masses continued to suffer through…
- taxes
- polo
- corruption
- abuse of power
What is Ileto’s Pasyon and Revolution?
It shows the difference in the concept of “kalayaan” among the masses and the elites which Aguinaldo had to reconcile.
According to Ileto, what was the definition of independence for the masses?
- Brotherhood
- Equality
- Abundance
- Contentment
- Separation from Spain
According to Ileto, what was the definition of independence for the elites?
- Separation from Spain
- Sovereignty
- International recognition
- Territory
Aguinaldo issued a decree changing the ___________ government to a ___________ government.
dictatorial, revolutional
What is the name of the new revolutionary government issued by Aguinaldo?
The Malolos Congress
What was the issue with the committees formed in the Congress?
There were unnecessary committees that were used for entertainment: felicitation, festivities, style, reception
Who drafted the Malolos Constitution?
Felipe Calderon
TRUE OR FALSE: The voting for “separation of Church and State” led to its continued unity.
FALSE. Although the people were Catholic, the voting resulted to the separation.
What are the main features of the Malolos Constitution?
- superiority of the legislative branch
- permanent commission
- unicameral
What is the Hong Kong Junta?
An organization formed as a revolutionary government in exile by Filipino revolutionaries
Where was Felipe Agoncilio assigned to under the Malolos Republic for diplomatic relations?
USA
How did Felipe Agoncilio fail in his diplomatic relations?
He was not able to secure an audience with Pres. McKinley.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
It is a treaty between Spain and America where America paid $20 mil for the Philippines to buy from Spain.
