Post-War Philippines: Challenges and Responses

History

This quiz covers the challenges faced by the Philippines after World War II, including economic problems, the Huk rebellion, and relations with the United States. It also touches on the administrations of Presidents Quirino, Roxas, Osmeña, and Laurel.

Philippines Post-War Politics

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This study set covers History through 17 practice questions. This quiz covers the challenges faced by the Philippines after World War II, including economic problems, the Huk rebellion, and relations with the United States. It also touches on the administrations of Presidents Quirino, Roxas, Osmeña, and Laurel. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 Which president established the Agricultural Credit Cooperative Financing Administration (ACCFA) to help farmers?

A Manuel Roxas
B Elpidio Quirino
C Sergio Osmeña
D Jose P. Laurel

2 What was the main reason for the growth of the HukBaLaHap movement, according to Luis Taruc?

A Japanese occupation
B American liberation
C Continued US influence and agrarian issues
D World War II

3 Who was appointed as the Secretary of National Defense to address the Huk rebellion?

A Emilio Aguinaldo
B Ramon Magsaysay
C Luis Taruc
D Manuel Quezon

4 Which former president declared the Philippines' independence from Spain?

A Manuel Roxas
B Emilio Aguinaldo
C Sergio Osmeña
D Elpidio Quirino

5 What was the basis of the Commonwealth government established before Philippine independence?

A Bell Trade Act
B Saligang Batas 1935
C Philippine-America Mission
D US-RP Mutual Defense Treaty

6 Who succeeded Manuel L. Quezon as President of the Commonwealth?

A Manuel Roxas
B Sergio Osmeña
C Elpidio Quirino
D Jose P. Laurel

7 What was the name given to Jose P. Laurel's government during the Japanese occupation?

A Commonwealth Government
B Puppet Government
C Ikalawang Republika
D Unang Republika

8 What court was established by President Osmeña to address the issue of collaboration with the Japanese?

A Supreme Court
B People's Court
C Military Tribunal
D International Court of Justice

9 Which US General helped Manuel Roxas get acquitted of charges of collaborating with the Japanese?

A Douglas MacArthur
B Dwight Eisenhower
C George Patton
D Chester Nimitz

10 What was the term used to describe the Filipinos' preference for American goods and culture?

A Nationalism
B Colonial Mentality
C Filipinization
D Americanization

11 What event marked the beginning of the Third Republic of the Philippines?

A Japanese Occupation
B Philippine Independence from the US
C World War II
D Declaration of Martial Law

12 What policy did President Roxas base his administration on?

A Neutrality
B Isolationism
C Close ties with America
D Alliance with Japan

13 What was the purpose of the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation (RFC)?

A Military aid
B Infrastructure development
C Providing loans for businesses and housing
D Promoting cultural exchange

14 What did the Bell Trade Act stipulate regarding Philippine products exported to the United States?

A Free trade
B Imposition of taxes after 1954
C Complete ban
D Unlimited quota

15 What right did the Parity Rights provision of the Bell Trade Act grant to Americans?

A Citizenship
B Voting rights
C Exploitation of natural resources
D Military bases

16 How long was America given the right to lease military bases according to the agreement of May 14, 1947?

A 50 years
B 75 years
C 99 years
D 100 years

17 What was the name of the treaty signed on August 30, 1951 between the US and the Philippines?

A Bell Trade Act
B US-RP Mutual Defense Treaty
C Kasunduang Militar
D Parity Rights Agreement

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