The Revolution (Continued) Flashcards
(18 cards)
Why did the Biak na Bato truce not push through?
Trust issues since the resistance continued, breaking the promise
Where was Aguinaldo and his men exiled?
Hong Kong, formed the HK Junta
What happened to the P400,000?
Money was invested:
- deposited in HSBC and in the Chartered Bank of AUS, India, China
- intended to start a new insurrection
What is the Cuban Revolution?
Between Cubans and Spaniards, USA helped Cuba for economic interests
What happened in the Battle of Manila Bay?
America defeated an Imperial Power
Why did the Spaniards lose against America in the Battle of Manila Bay?
Poorly armed despite being more in numbers than the Americans
What was written in the letter by Dupuy de Lome?
He called US Pres. McKinley a low politician and a weakling
What was the result when the American warship Maine blew up?
Around 250+ Americans died, became the battle cry of USA
TRUE OR FALSE: The investigation of the blowing up of Maine in Havana Harbor was SUCCESSFUL.
FALSE. It was inconclusive, which prompted USA to declare war against Spain.
What did Aguinaldo do in Singapore?
- Had a feud with Isabelo Artacho in P400,000 division
- Met with US Consul Pratt
How did Aguinaldo return to Manila?
American warship Mc Culloch
What happened in The Siege of Manila?
- America blocked Manila Bay, prevents Spanish ships from entering/leaving bay
- Aguinaldo’s troops surrounded Intramuros
- Cut-off food and water supply
TRUE OR FALSE: Aguinaldo offered an honorable surrender to the Spanish Gov. Gen. Agustin
TRUE
Who were the two officials that negotiated with each other in the Spanish-American secret agreement?
Dewey and Gov. Gen. Augustin
Who replaced Gov. Gen. Augustin?
Gov. Gen. Jaudines, he beleived that the Spanish position was hopeless
What was the secret agreement?
The Mock Battle between America and Spain
What was the plan for the Mock battle?
Dewey’s ship bombards Fort San Antonio Abad
When was Manila handed over to the Americans?
August 14, a day after the mock battle
