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HISTORY OF AMERICA IN THE PHILIPPINES The economic development of the Philippines under the
Americans can be attributed to free trade relations that the
In 1898, the United States declared war on Spain, ultimately
Americans imposed upon the country. Philippine products
resulting in what is called the Treaty of Paris, in which the
were also allowed to enter American markets free of duty
Spanish agreed to give up the islands of the Philippines in
within quota limits.
exchange for $20,000,000. During first years, there were
Submarines were used during the American period. It is
some conflicts between the U.S. and The Philippines. But
used in trading, war, and transportation to other countries
during World War I, they came together and the Filipinos
through the water.
fought alongside the Americans. After WWI ended, the U.S.
CARRETELA - Also known as Kalesa, is a horse-drawn two-
continued to rule over the Philippines, and gradually their
wheeled cart used commonly by the ilustrados for personal
relationship became much more friendly.
travels. During the American period, the city of Manila was
POLITICS teeming with carretelas, but these declined in popularity
after the devastation of WWII
Partisan politics (politics that is biased in support of a
The railway trains goes to and from different points in the
certain party, group or cause) was one of the influences of
Philippines to carry people, their goods, trade and
the Americans on our government. Another effect of
livelihood.
Americans in the government is the operation of municipal
AIRCRAFT - It was introduced by the Americans. The first
elections. But after the creation of bicameral legislature, the
use of aircrafts in the Philippines were during wars
election in the Philippines turned to be like the election of
especially against the Japanese.
the Americans. Electors began to spend a lot just to win the
Trade and industry was developed-the cottage industry
election, and they began to think of their own personal
flourished
welfare instead of the welfare of the Filipino people. On the
Modern agricultural method was introduced to the farmers.
plus side, Filipinos learned the intricate machinery of the
Like the irrigation system, reforestation, dredging of rivers
government and how to make and govern laws.
and buildings of dams and dikes.
DEMOCRACY- “government of the people, by the people
New Land Policy was issued- The acquisition of lands was
and for the people”. A government characterized by the
exclusive for Filipino citizens and majority owned Filipino
rule of the majority. BILL OF RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS OF
corporation.
THE PEOPLE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR MEN ANDWOMEN
Equality of Social classes
Improved the labor conditions of the workers
Adopting the American way of life
The progress of science and technology in the Philippines Communication devices like the wireless telegraph,
continued under American rule of the islands. Science telephone, radios, and movies were introduced by the
during the American period was inclined towards Americans
agriculture, food processing, forestry, medicine and The art of Oil Paintings which is the process of painting with
pharmacy. Not much focus was given on the development pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil.
of industrial technology due to free trade policy with the Landscapes and scenes in the environment became the
United States which nurtured an economy geared towards subjects of paintings.
agriculture and trade. American influences added yet another dimension to the
Filipino food culture – speed and convenience. Not only did
SOCIO – CULTURAL
Filipinos speak English, they became consumers of
Filipino people began to adopt the American fashion American products - prepackaged foods, canned goods and
statement using hats, long sleeved clothes and long sleeved fast foods. (Hamburgers, Sandwiches, Oatmeal, Ketchup,
polo inside it with matching neck ties for men. Clothing that Chewing gum, Apple pie, Mayonnaise, Hot dogs, Steak,
America introduced to the Filipino culture were belts, Ice cream, Corn flakes)
bonnets, hats, suspenders, high heels, polo shirts, tennis Introduced American Jazz dances like: boogie-woogie and
shoes, short skirts, dresses, pantyhose and make-up. foxtrot
Social Structure -Americans introduced the three class- Outdoor Activities like: football, basketball, boxing,
models which includes the rich (wide array of elite groups), calisthenics
middle class (ambiguously defined social classes) and the Indoor Activities: Bowling, Billiards and poke
poor (group that suffers from poverty) Movies became popular, vodavil replaced the zarzuela and
System of Education - Americans introduced the idea of free moro-moro as staged plays
education to the Philippine islands. The United States even Introduced new types of concrete houses, bungalows,
sent teachers to help establish schools where the Filipino chalets, and earthquake proof buildings.
children could have a free education. A large group of these Emergence of American blood and American names
teachers were called “Thomasites,” named after the boat
RELIGION
that they came on, called Thomas. (SCHOOLS: PHIL.
NORMAL UNIVERSITY, SILIMAN UNIVERSITY, UNIV. OF THE When the United States took over the Philippines, the
PHIL., PHIL. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, FAR EASTERN people began to be free to join whatever religion they
UNIVERSITY) wanted. (During the Spanish rule, the Catholic church was
English - During this time, English began to be taught in the established as the national religion and was strongly
schools, and this is the language that the teachers would enforced). Because of this new found religious freedom,
use. there began to be many different churches besides
Catholicism. Today, it’s remarkable to see just how many https://www.slideshare.net/teacherkris_alcantara/modified-
different Christian churches there are in the Philippines – american-influences
this religious diversity has become a big part of the culture.
Filipinos were allowed to practice the Catholic religion
Reforms in religion was made, like the distribution and
reading of the bible A Filipino translation of the bible was
distributed New Christian churches were established, like
the Methodist, Baptist, Lutherans, Pentecostal, Iglesia ni
Kristo founded by Felix Manalo, the Protestants and the
Aglipayan church The Americans ordered the separation
of the church and state
When the United States took over the Philippines, the
people began to be free to join whatever religion they
wanted. (During the Spanish rule, the Catholic church was
established as the national religion and was strongly
enforced). Because of this new found religious freedom,
there began to be many different churches besides
Catholicism.
During the Spanish colonization, the Filipino people were
forced to convert their religion into Christianity (Roman
Catholic). But after the colonization of the Spanish,
Americans came and changed the religion into
Protestantism which was the religious beliefs of the
Americans. But later on, the Americans adopted the Roman
Catholic Christianity after its invasion in the Philippines on
July 4, 1946. Another is the establishment of the Iglesia ni
Cristo Church by Felix Manalo. And Jehovah’s Witnesses
started to preach from one house to another.
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Duck Farming/Raising
Fish Breeding
Manufacturing farm tools and war weapons
JAPANESE INFLUENCES
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