American influence in the Philippines led to changes including the separation of church and state, a central government, and democratic elections. Western products like whiskey and cigarettes were introduced. The public school system was established in 1901 bringing American teachers. English became the official language and physical education was introduced. The Tydings–McDuffie Act of 1934 established the Commonwealth of the Philippines with the goal of independence after 10 years, on July 4, 1946. Manuel Quezon became the first president of the Commonwealth in 1936.
19. Public School System 1901 establishment of Department of Public Instruction August 23, 1901, US Army Transport, Thomas, arrived in Manila with 600 American Teachers
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21. Pensionado Program in 1903 Introduction of Physical Education English is the Official Language
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25. Improvement of Filipino Literatures, notable authors are the following: Corazon de Jesus Pedro Batute Severino Reyes Lope K. Santos Amado V. Hernandez
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28. Manila Times newspaper was began on October 11, 1898 Neo – Classicism. Notable persons: Juan Nakpil Andres Luna de San Pedro Tomas Mapua Guillermo E. Tolentino
37. Irrigation Improvement of Industries: Mining, Factories and Communication System Creation of Philippine Chamber of Commerce
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39. Schism began on October 23, 1899 in Paniqui, Tarlac (Phil. National Church) January 18, 1903: Isabelo de los Reyes, Apolinario Mabini and Father Gregorio Aglipay – become the Supreme Bishop and leader of the Iglesia Filipina Independente
45. - to endorse and resume the political Independence of the Philippines after World War I.
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47. In November 1931 went to the USA and discuss the protocols of Phil. Independence. Backed by Rep. Butler Hares and 2 US senators – Harry Hawes and Bronson Cutting creates an Act: Hares – Hawes – Bronson on January 13, 1933 that:
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49. 1. Philippines will be grant independence after 10 years
2. Settlement of US Military bases
3. Imposition of Tax of good exported by the Philippines to the US
50. *But rejected by US by the Colectivistas which opposes the Unipersonalistas.
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52. On November 4, 1933. Manuel Quezon with his delegates when to the US and backed by Senator Millard Tydings and Rep. John McDuffie (Tyding – McDuffie) Acts was created and signed by President Franklin Roosevelt on March 24, 1934.
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54. 1. Commonwealth Government within 10 year period as preparation for Independence on July 4, 1946
2. Creation of the Constitution
3. Election for the Government
4. Neutrality as a State
5. Establishing of Military Bases.
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56. Governor General Frank Murphy by special proclamation on July 10, 1934 as the date of election of delegates for creating the constitution which won by Claro M. Recto as President. 3 government branches:
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58. a. Administrative and Executive Department
b. Legislature – 120 representatives with 3 years term only.
59. c. Supreme Court – 12 members including the Chief Justice. They could pass legal decisions as one group or divided – as long to form a decision on a case.
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61. September 17, 1936 National Election was held. 3 political parties: Coalition Party; National Socialist Party (Aguinaldo and Raymundo Melliza); Republican Party (Aglipay and Norberto Nabong)
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66. On November 15, 1936 in front of Legislature Building in Manila, Manuel L. Quezon becomes the President
69. Reorganization of the government by creating new offices, Department of National Defense, Institution of National Language and National Council of Education. Women Suffrage of 1937
70. Creating of new chartered cities – Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Davao, Zamboanga, San Pablo, Quezon City, Cavite and Tagaytay
71. Wikang Pambansa: Executive Order no. 134 on December 30, 1937. Commonwealth Act no. 1 National Defense Act – Military Science and Armed Forces of the Philippines
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73. 1939 Official census of the Philippines The improvement of Philippine Economy, as revealed by the growth of agriculture, commerce, and industries.
