a continuing past 9(daming naskip after modern hercules part) Flashcards

1
Q

U.S. military strategy designated ____ and ___ as “its first line of defense and in addition, its first line of offense from which it may seek to reduce the area of Communist control.

A

Japan, the Ryukyus,
and
the Philippines

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2
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The _____was assigned the task of implementing the Melby Mission’s recommendations and it became the agency that actually directed the reorganization of the Anti-Huk campaign.

A

Joint US Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG)

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3
Q

He was the choice of both U.S. Ambassador Cowen and JUSMAG chief, Major-Gen. Leland S. Hobbs, for Secretary of National Defense.

A

Magsaysay

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4
Q

The ___ marked the beginning of new level of American interference in Philippine political life.

A

appointment of Magsaysay as Defense Secretary

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5
Q

The ___ changed the military orientation from one of defense against external threat to one of maintenance of internal security

A

JUSMAG

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6
Q

___was supposed to resettle Huk surrenderees in public lands, providing them with some initial assistance.

A

Economic Development Corps (EDCOR)

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7
Q

Anyone with a grievance or with information about the Huks could send a one-page telegram to Magsaysay for only ten centavos. In addition, he offered free legal services by Army lawyers to
poor farmers.

A

Ten-Centavo Telegram

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8
Q

traitors to the who secretly pinpointed former comrades

A

Magic Eye

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9
Q

The first step to set up a citizen organization which would spearhead nationwide activities to insure free and
honest elections

A

National Movement for Free Elections(NAMFREL)

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10
Q

The ____ portrayed Magsaysay as a ‘Modern Hercules’ fighting the hydra of political terrorism.

A

Philippines Free Press

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