Synopsis of the Philippine Flashcards
(42 cards)
What did Magellan name the island?
Archipelago of San Lazaro.
Who was the commander of the fourth expedition that named the Philippines?
Ruy Lopez de Villalobos.
Who was appointed as the first Governor-General of the Philippines in 1565?
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
Why did Legazpi choose Manila as the capital?
Because of its natural harbor.
What movement emerged due to Spanish abuses and suppression?
The Propaganda Movement.
What was the goal of the Propaganda Movement?
To achieve equality between Filipinos and Spaniards.
What event in 1896 gave momentum to Filipino rebels?
the arrest and execution of Dr. Jose Rizal.
Who founded the secret society of the Katipunan?
Andres Bonifacio.
What was the first significant attack by the Katipunan?
The attack on the Spanish garrison in San Juan.
What was the outcome of Aguinaldo’s victories in Cavite?
He was elected as head of the Katipunan.
Who led the successful attacks against the Guardia Civil in Cavite?
Emilio Aguinaldo.
What constitution did Aguinaldo draft?
The constitution for the Republic of Biak-na-Bato.
In what year was the Republic of Biak-na-Bato established?
1897
What issue arose between the Spanish government and Aguinaldo in 1897?
An impasse during negotiations.
What did Aguinaldo accept from the Spaniards in exchange for his exile?
An amnesty and US$ 800,000.
Where was Aguinaldo exiled after the negotiations?
Hong Kong.
On what date did the Americans, led by Admiral George Dewey, attack the Spanish Navy in Manila Bay?
May 1, 1898.
Who participated alongside Admiral Dewey during the attack on Manila Bay?
Emilio Aguinaldo.
What treaty resulted in the cession of the Philippines to the United States?
The Treaty of Paris.
How much did the U.S. pay Spain for the Philippines?
US$ 20 million.
On what date did Emilio Aguinaldo declare Philippine independence?
June 12, 1898.
What was the U.S. response to Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence?
The U.S. opposed it and planned to take over the colony.
What type of conflict ensued between Filipinos and Americans after the declaration of independence?
A guerrilla war.
Who was appointed as the first U.S. governor of the Philippines in 1901?
William Howard Taft.
