Philippine History - American Times part 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 William McKinley | He was the president of the United States during the time of the American occupation. |
| General Wesley Merritt | He was appointed by the US president as the military governor and was given judicial, legislative and military powers. |
| Civil Government | This type of government was established on the basis of the Spooner Amendment of 1901. |
| William Howard Taft | He was appointed as the first American civil governor on July 4, 1901. |
| Cooper Act | July 1, 1902 - The governance of Philippines was transferred to the United States Congress by way of this Act. |
| Nacionalista Party and Lapiang Progresista | These were 2 of the political parties organized after peace was achieved in 1905 in preparation for the elections. |
| National Assembly | The Nacionalista party, who wanted immediate Philippine Independence won 59 of the 80 seats. This was proof that the Filipinos wanted their freedom immediately. |
| Jones Law or Philippine Autonomy Act | August 29, 1916 - this act placed legislative control under the Filipinos and was authored by William Atkinson Jones. |
| October 1916 | This was the month that the Philippine Legislature was first enacted in Manila. Manuel L Quezon became the Senate President and Sergio Osmena Sr was Speaker of the House of Representatives. |
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