ARALING PANLIPUNAN 6 QUARTER 2 WEEK 1 | URI NG PAMAHALAAN AT PATAKARANG IPINATUPAD NG MGA AMERIKANO

Summary

The lesson covers the types of government and policies implemented during the American colonization of the Philippines. It discusses the establishment of military and civil governments, starting with the military government in 1898 to stabilize the country. It explains key policies like pacification, which aimed to suppress Filipino nationalism, and co-optation, which allowed Filipinos to participate in governance. The video includes practice questions to reinforce learning and touches on laws such as the Brigandage Act, Flag Law, and the Edisonian Law. Students are encouraged to reflect on Filipino aspirations for independence and their historical context.

Takeaways

• 📖 The lesson focuses on types of government and policies implemented during the American period in the Philippines.
• ⚔️ The Americans established a military government in 1898 to stabilize peace and order in the Philippines.
• 🛡️ The military government was replaced by a civil government in 1901, led by Governor William Howard Taft.
• 📝 Key policies during the American occupation included pacification and co-optation.
• 🚫 Laws like the Sedition Law, Brigandage Act, and Flag Law were implemented to suppress resistance and nationalism.
• 👨‍⚖️ Under the military government, the governor had executive, legislative, and judicial powers.
• 🇵🇭 The co-optation policy allowed Filipinos to participate in the government, with some locals gradually replacing Americans in leadership positions.
• ⚖️ The civil government allowed for greater Filipino involvement in governance, especially at the local level.
• 📜 The Sedition Law banned any criticism of the American administration, punishable by death or imprisonment.
• 🎓 The lesson encourages students to understand the differences between military and civil governments during the American occupation and the impact on Filipino independence.

Q & A

What was the primary type of government established by the Americans in the Philippines after 1898?

The primary type of government established by the Americans in the Philippines was the military government, which was established on August 14, 1898.

Who was the first military governor appointed by the Americans in the Philippines?

The first military governor appointed by the Americans in the Philippines was General Wesley Merritt.

What were the two main forms of government implemented by the Americans in the Philippines?

The two main forms of government implemented were the military government and the civil government.

What was the goal of the military government established by the Americans in the Philippines?

The goal of the military government was to establish peace and order in the Philippines and to suppress any resistance from Filipinos who were still fighting for independence.

What was the Spooner Amendment and its significance?

The Spooner Amendment, proposed by Senator John Spooner in 1901, paved the way for the transition from military to civil government in the Philippines.

Who was the first civil governor appointed under the American civil government in the Philippines?

The first civil governor appointed was William Howard Taft, who took office on July 4, 1901.

What was the purpose of the policy of 'pacification' implemented by the Americans?

The policy of 'pacification' aimed to suppress Filipino nationalism and resistance to American rule.

What law was enacted to prevent Filipinos from criticizing or resisting American rule?

The Sedition Law, passed by the Philippine Commission on November 4, 1901, prohibited any criticism or resistance against American rule, with penalties including death or long imprisonment.

What was the 'Flag Law' enacted by the Americans?

The Flag Law, enforced from 1907 to 1918, prohibited the display of the Filipino flag anywhere in the country.

How did the policy of 'cooptation' affect Filipino participation in the government?

The policy of 'cooptation' allowed Filipinos to gradually replace Americans in government positions and participate in the administration of the country, particularly at the local level.