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A Chapter on History of the Philippines Some account of the first 10 years of American occupation from 1898 to 1902
OUTLINE OF DISCUSSION
Background Why the Philippines was occupied by the US? What was the plan of the US for the Philippines? US policy to prepare for : Administration of the Philippines with largest possible participation of Filipinos. Increase measure of autonomy Conservation of natural resources and public domain Education of the masses Training of Filipinos for leadership
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Administration of W. Wright
Programs
Improvement of City of Manila
Political issues
Problems Encountered
Beset by typhoons Taal volcano eruption, January 30, 1911 Problems with non-Christian people which they called pagans Problems with Moros (explanation: the Mindanaoans are more connected with Mohammedan Malays of the South. The sultan of Sulu is nominal sovereign of North Borneo Established garrison in Isabela, Basilan and Pollok Tribes were raided and oppressed Sultan of Sulu was a weak man and his feudal datus defied him
SUMMARY OF RETROSPECT
Over the decade the following was reported as milestones. Improved peace and order Improved judicial system Railroads built Navigation developed Agriculture revived Commerce expanded to a point of importance in world trade
The distinctive achievements of the American Administration in the Philippines is the social and spiritual transformation of the Filipinos themselves. Americans contributed to the governance of empire lie in the personal and political liberty guaranteed to the Filipinos and in the success of popular education. Public institution Public health Bureau of Science and the University Act of 1908 UP offered Arts, Medicines, Engineering, Agriculture, Fine Arts, Veterinary Med, Law Instituted Democratic Administration Industrial Arts Athletics Public Health Problem of cholera and small pox have been addressed
1913 Gov. Harrison Appointed to the commission majority of Filipino members. Withdrawal of American troops in Mindanao Convening of the Assembly under Gov. Harrison on October 11, 1913 Passage of the bill for the Philippine Independence through the establishment of the Republic in 1921. The Choice: For continuance under the US as its protectorate and part of the Union, or For Filipino to be declared independence and govern themselves.