American Imperialism in the Philippines

All of the statements described the motives of American imperialism in the Philippines EXCEPT for one. Which of the statements is NOT true.

• The Philippines could be one of the potential markets for their products.

• They believed that they were a superior race and they have the responsibility to help the inferior race.

• They wanted to spread Protestantism.

• They wanted to show the world that they were the most powerful country in the 20th century.

All of the Americans supported the annexation of the Philippines

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Americans felt that the Filipinos were not yet ready and capable of governing themselves.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Americans gained control over the Philippines after the Spanish- American War.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of American imperialism?

• The establishment of public education

• The development of roads, railways, and improved health care

• More Filipinos supported the imported products rather than those locally made

• The Philippine government adopted the democratic form of government by the Americans.

Who was the American president who supported the annexation of the Philippines?

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

When did the US grant the Philippines its independence?

• June 12, 1898

• July 4, 1946

• December 10, 1898

• October 20, 1944

How did the Filipinos react to the American annexation of the Philippines?

• The Filipinos revolted against American rule.

• They accepted their fate.

• They asked the Japanese to help them achieve their freedom from the Americans

• None of the above.

Who was the Filipino general who led the revolutionary group in their fight against American imperialism?

• Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar

• Gen. Miguel Malvar

• Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo

• Gen. Macario Sakay

Do you think American imperialism to the Philippines was reasonable? Why?