American legacy
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The document outlines the American legacy in the Philippines, covering significant events such as the Battle of Manila Bay and the establishment of educational institutions like the University of the Philippines. It highlights contributions to literature, arts, religion, and infrastructure during the American occupation, including notable figures like Carlos P. Romulo and Fernando Amorsolo. Additionally, it discusses American influence on transportation, communication, health services, and the introduction of holidays and sports.
American legacy
- 2. Battle of Manila Bay – May 1, 1898 • General John “Blackjack” Pershing • General Elwell Otis • General Henry W. Lawton
- 3. Education • • • • Volunteer American Soldiers Thomasites – USS Thomas August 21, 1901 365 males and 165 females.
- 4. Education 3 levels of Education during the American Period • Elementary • Secondary • College English language Scholar
- 5. Most important Colleges during American rule Public School Private School • Philippine Normal School • University of the Philippines • Centro Escolar de Señoritas • Philippine Women’s University
- 6. Literature and Arts Newspaper during the American Period Bounding Billow • first American newspaper to appear in the Philippines. American Soldier • first American daily newspaper to be published in Manila. Philippine Herald • first Filipino weekly in English
- 7. Literature and Arts Famous Filipino writers during American Period Carlos P. Romulo • won the Pulitzer Price for International reporting in 1942 Jose Garcia Villa • listed among the top short story writers in America in 1932. Fernando Maramag • was an excellent poet and journalist in English.
- 8. Literature and Arts Famous Filipino Painters • Fernando Amorsolo • Fabian de la Rosa • Victor Edades Guillermo Tolentino • a Filipino scuptor Bonifacio Monument Famous Filipino Musicians • • • • Antonio Molina Nicanor Abelardo Francisco Santiago Juan Hernandaz • a group sculpture composed of several figures gathered around a central obelisk
- 9. Religion Protestant Christianity Different Sects • • • • • • Episcopalian Baptist United Brethen Congregationalist Seventh-day Adventist Disciples of Christ Mr. C.B. Randall • Distributed first bibles in Manila Bishop James M. Thoburn • Delivered the first Protestant sermon in the country
- 10. Anniversaries and Holidays Celebrated during American Occupation The country came to commemorate: Holidays such as: Bonifacio Day Valentine’s day • November 30 • February 14 Rizal Day Washington day • December 30 • February 22 Glorious Fourth • July 4 Thanksgiving day • 4th Thursday of November
- 11. Americanization American mode of dressing • For men • For women
- 12. Transportation and Communication Charles M. Swift • Established the MERALCO. Philippine Long Distance Telephone • Communication likewise improved Transportation Vehicles Communication Apparatuses • • • • Bus Automobile Tranvia Truck • • • • Telephone Radio Radiophone Telegraph
- 13. Health and Cleanliness Board of Public Health • Established in 1901 by the Americans. Philippine General Hospital • Established in 1910 by the government to attend indigent patients.
- 14. Sports and Recreation Outdoor Games such as • Basketball • Calisthenics
- 15. Sports and Recreation Indoor Games such as • Billiard • Table Tennis
- 16. Infrastructure Daniel Burham • Architect and town planner, who designed Baguio City. Quezon Memorial Circle • Eight main roads encircling from the rotunda.