Marcos and Martial Law

Question 1

Marcos switched from _______ to _______.

Answer 1

Liberal Party (LP) to Nacionalista Party (NP)

Question 2

What is a political turncoat?

Answer 2

Someone who switches allegiance from one political party, group, or idea to a different, often opposing, one

Question 3

What is Marcos’ battle cry?

Answer 3

This nation can be great again

Question 4

What were the First-Term Initiatives of Marcos?

Answer 4

• Economic Liberalization
• Pursuit of productivity gains over comprehensive land reforms
• Use of Executive and Military agencies

Question 5

What is the Investment Incentive Act of 1967?

Answer 5

• established the Board of Investments (BOI)
• provided incentives and guarantees to attract both Filipino and foreign investments in the Philippines (agriculture, mining, etc.)

Question 6

What is the Green Revolution?

Answer 6

increase agricultural production, particularly of rice, by introducing high-yielding varieties and modern farming techniques

Question 7

What is the Rural Infrastructure Program?

Answer 7

Build Better More - Marcos administration approved 194 infrastructure projects (public transpo, health, water resources, etc.)

Question 8

What is under the use of executive and military agencies?

Answer 8

• Filled agencies with technocrats
• Military deployed in development projects

Question 9

Why was Marcos’ first term exhibiting corruption?

Answer 9

• overpriced rice in times of shortage
• officials took kickbacks from construction companies owned by Marcos supporters