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PROGRESS IN EDUCATION
Emphasized the democratic traditions and
practical application of law and principles.
Made enrollment in public schools was
compulsory.
Compelled Filipinos to learn the English
language.
Increased Filipino literacy.
PROGRESS IN EDUCATION
American soldiers- first public school
teachers
Thomasites- American teachers on board
the S.S. Thomas.
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATION
Bridges and culverts numbered.
Means of transportation improved.
Cars, trucks, and railway cars
speeded up the means of
transportation.
Brought far-flung provinces nearer
Manila by extending railroad lines to
the North and South of Luzon.
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATION
Developed water transportation to
connect islands of the south with the
provinces of Luzon.
Encouraged interisland shipping.
Opened more than a hundred ports to
domestic shipping.
Progress in communication was
notable.
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATION
Introduced telephone lines in Manila in
1905 and radio-telephone service in 1933
(linking towns and provincial capitals).
OE: American altruism was engrafted with
profit motive.
INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS
Extended the democratic principle of
equality in rights and obligations as
well as in opportunities.
Sedition Law of 1907 : considered it
seditious of any Filipino to advocate
independence.
Flag Law of 1907 : prohibited the
display of the Filipino flag.
INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS
Filipinos enjoyed freedom of religious
worship, freedom of press, freedom to
assemble peaceably for the redress of
grievances, freedom to change
domicile, and freedom of speech.
Applied the principles to the poorest
and illiterate common tao.
POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Brought partisan politics.
Imposed political pattern: issues were
outlined; platforms were prepared;
speeches were delivered; and political
chest funds were accumulated.
Control of the law-making body and
Filipinization policy of Harrison led to
deep political consciousness.
NEGATIVE RESULTS
Most westernized country in the Orient.
American goods and services were
considered luxuries.
Resulted to neglect and consequent
death of Filipino industries.
Stateside (American goods) is the best,
if made in Philippines it is inferior.
NEGATIVE RESULTS
Softened the Filipinos by pampering
their stomach.
Filipinos suffered a partial loss of their
heritage.
Love of their language and culture has
been replaced by the adoration of
American language and culture.
NEGATIVE RESULTS
Movies : purveyor of American
materialism which implied success.
Success is measured in terms of
material possessions.
American gangsterism displayed
machine guns and brilliant strategy
which is imitated.