The Philippine-American War Flashcards
What led to the outbreak of the war between the Philippines and America?
William Grayson fired a shot in the area of San Juan Bridge
Why did the USA win the war against the Philippines?
- USA Army superiority
- incompetence of Aguinaldo
- disunity (ethnic tensions, rivalry_
- geography and tradition
- lukewarm support form the masses
- passage of time
TRUE OR FALSE: American soldiers who may be captured by the Philippine forces will be treated as prisoners of war.
TRUE. This was indicated in Aguinaldo’s Declaration of War against the United States.
What happened in the Battle of Tirad Pass?
Gen. Gregorio del Pilar delayed the Americans so that Aguinaldo will not be captured and be able to flee up north.
After Aguinaldo was captured, what happened to the Philippines?
The PH became under military rule, starting from Manila until it expanded to other areas.
Why was the Military Rule implemented?
The goal was to pacify the PH, restore peace and order to put down resistance
What is the Balangiga Massacre?
It was an incident in which the residents of the town of Balangiga, Samar conducted a surprise attack on an occupying unit of the US 9th Infantry
Who was the last official General who surrendered, which considered the end of the PH-USA war?
Miguel Malvar
Who established a Tagalog Republic?
Macario Sakay
What is the motivation behind America’s desire to gain control of the PH?
- manifest destiny
- social darwinism
What is “manifest destiny” in relation to American motives?
A belief of their God-given mission to bring civilization and progress, to make the world a better place
What is “social darwinism” in relation to American motives?
- survival of the fittest, natural selection
- Americans believed they were superior
- discrimination
What is the Benevolent Assimilation?
It is a promise to train Filipinos in democratic governance until they were “ready” to govern
What is the White Man’s Burden?
Moral obligation of the Americans to help the Philippines become more civilized.
Why was USA interested in the Philippines?
- economic interests
- fear of international complications
- manifest destiny
Who are part of the Schurman Commission?
- Jacob Schurman
- George Dewey
- Charles Denbby
- Elwell Otis
- Dean Worcester
What was the conclusion drawn by the Schurman Commission?
- USA cannot withdraw from the PH islands
- Filipinos are unprepared for independence
What are the recommendations given by the Schurman commission?
- Civil government
- Bicameral legislature
- Public education system
- Separate finances from the insular government
Who are the members of the Taft Commission?
- William Howard Taft
- Luke Wright
- Henry Ide
- Dean Worcester
- Bernard Moses
What is the goal of the Taft commission?
To train Filipinos in self-government
What were the four Repressive Laws?
- Sedition Law
- Brigandage Act
- Reconcentration Act
- Flag Law
What is indicated in the Sedition Law?
death penalty/long-term imprisonment for those pushing for independence
What is the Brigandage Act?
imprisonment to those who give aid to brigands
Reconcentration Act
Empowered officials move all inhabitants of a town to prevent people from getting help
