Life and Politics During American Period Flashcards
On __________, with the withdrawal of the Spaniards, Gen. Wesley Merritt entered Intramuros and began to establish a military government under the American colonial government.
August 18, 1898
As soon as the Paris Peace Treaty was signed on _______, President McKinley issued his Benevolent Assimilation policy over the Philippines.
December 10, 1898
He was later appointed as the first American Governor-General on July 4, 1901.
William Howard Taft
The first national election for the legisture was held on __________ and the Philippine Assembly was inaugurated on __________.
July 30, 1907;
October 16, 1907
The Jones Law was signed into law by Pres. Wilson on __________.
August 29, 1916
He is an expert of Southeast Asian History.
Alfred McCoy
He was an art historian, an essayist, and painter. He was also chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men in 1961. His contribution to McCoy’s study was his being an artist and historian of Philippine art.
Alfredo Roces
He was a newspaper man, editor and publisher of The Independent. He was a political and social critic who tackled political and agrarian problems.
Vicento Sotto
In Vicento Sotto’s newspaper _________ first launched his career as a political cartoonist who lampooned the government on social and political issues.
Fernando Amorsolo
The Independent (April 14, 1917), it features
Wherever You Go, We Will Follow (The Loyalty of the Filipinos)
