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American Period in the Philippines

American Period in the Philippines. By Group 6 Nathan Gan Mark Chan Hans Ong Kelvin Hou Alejandro Go. Socio-Economic Life. Construction of roads, highways, and ports were prioritized Economy improved due to the US 1895 trade reached P62M, 13% was from USA

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American Period in the Philippines

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  1. American Period in the Philippines By Group 6 Nathan Gan Mark Chan Hans Ong Kelvin Hou Alejandro Go

  2. Socio-Economic Life Construction of roads, highways, and ports were prioritized Economy improved due to the US 1895 trade reached P62M, 13% was from USA 1920 trade reached P601M, 66% from the US Establishment of a health care system sharply reduced death rate

  3. “Inhumane” policies such as headhunting and slaver were lessened Basketball and billiards wererampant Widespread use of English Interest in American fast-foods, movies, and music

  4. Peace Time (1901-1935) -Rebellion until 1913 originating from the Philippine-American War -Sparked a desire for freedom in the Filipino people -Gratitude to the Americans due to the influences and aid given

  5. William Taft became the governor of the first civil government 600 teachers were imported to US to educate Filipinos in English and others Separation of the Church from the State Land distribution from the lands of the church Free trade or no tariffs enjoyed by Phil Cost of living improved Partial self-rule was present

  6. Laws Brigandage Act -prevents the Filipinos from making or taking part of any group opposed to US -to avoid rebellion

  7. Flag Law -bans the usage of the Phil/nationalist flags especially those affiliated with the Katipuneros -banned the Phil National Anthem Reconcentration Act -moved rural people into congested areas -made to prevent support to the rebels

  8. Sedition Law -restricts Filipinos to support Phil independence and the separation of Phil to US -Cannot make propagandas or spread any form of material that gives the idea to struggle against the American’s rule -Death penalty waits for those who violate

  9. Socio Cultural Influences Roads/bridges construted Technological advancement Flourishing of Philippine independence and agriculture Introduction of fast food(e.g. coke, hamburger, hot dog, fries, etc.) Introduce sports like basketball, volleyball, and swimming

  10. Developments were actually made for the Americans Education was used to brainwash Filipinos to love US influences, beliefs, and ultimately colonization of US

  11. Sources http://www.historyofnations.net/asia/philippines.html http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/History_of_the_Philippines_(1898-1946)

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