American Colonialism and Imperialism in the Philippines

Philippine Revolution

During the ________, the Filipino revolutionary government had taken possession of Church properties.

Manifest Dynasty

American’s believed that it is their duty to bring about civilization to ignorant people abroad through conversion or conquest

Sedition Law

Made any advocacy for Philippine independence a crime punishable by long imprisonment or death. The law also punished by long imprisonment and a fine any person who would "utter seditious words or speeches, write, publish or circulate scurrilous beliefs."

1901

The year the Sedition Law was enacted

Brigandage Act

Classified guerilla fighters as brigands or ladrones (tulisanes) and made membership in an armed group punishable by death or long imprisonment.

1902

Year the Brigandage Act was enacted.

The Reconcentration Act (1903)

Forced residents of towns infested with bandits and brigands to live in designated military zones. The purpose of this act was to prevent people from giving aid and support to rebels.

The Flag Law

Prohibited the display of all flags, banners, symbols and other paraphernalia to suppress nationalistic feelings.

El Nuevo Dia and El Renacimiento

Filipino publications that were subjected to censorship