Quiz on American Colonization and the Philippines

What event led to the U.S. gaining control over the Philippines?

• The Biak-na-Bato Republic

• The Philippine-American War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Malolos Republic

Who was the first civil governor of the Philippines?

• General Wesley Merritt

• Manuel L. Quezon

• William Howard Taft

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What act promised eventual independence for the Philippines?

• Jones Act

• Malolos Constitution

• Tydings-McDuffie Act

• Pact of Biak-na-Bato

What was the main goal of the Biak-na-Bato Republic?

• To establish independence from the U.S.

• To fight against Spanish rule

• To promote American culture

• To create a military government

Which document is considered the first democratic constitution in Asia?

• Malolos Constitution

• Tydings-McDuffie Act

• Biak-na-Bato Constitution

• Philippine Assembly Act

What was a significant outcome of the Philippine-American War?

• The Commonwealth of the Philippines was created

• The Biak-na-Bato Republic was formed

• The U.S. established military control

• Filipino independence was achieved

Who led the Filipino forces during the Philippine-American War?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• William Howard Taft

• General Wesley Merritt

• Manuel L. Quezon

What was one of the reforms introduced by the U.S. in the Philippines?

• Establishment of a public school system

• Creation of a monarchy

• Abolition of the military government

• Promotion of Spanish as the official language

What was the main focus of the U.S. during the economic transformation in the Philippines?

• Establishing a barter system

• Encouraging agricultural independence

• Developing local crafts

• Promoting American businesses

What was the main challenge faced by the Malolos Republic?

• Strong support from the U.S.

• Unity among Filipino leaders

• Lack of international recognition

• Economic prosperity