History - Filipino Grievances Againts Governor Wood

• What is the title of the document that details Filipino grievances against Governor Wood?

  Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood
• What time period did Governor-General Leonard Wood administer the Philippines?

  From 1921 to 1927
• What did the Filipinos believe Governor Wood's actions contradicted?

  The promise of self-governance and independence made by the United States
• Who is the author of the document "Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood"?

  Gregorio F. Zaide
• What is Gregorio F. Zaide known as?

  The "Dean of Philippine Historians"
• How many articles did Gregorio F. Zaide author in history?

  More than 500 articles
• What larger work did Zaide compile and edit that includes the document?

  Documentary Sources of Philippine History
• When was the document "Filipino Grievances Against Governor Wood" published?

  1990
• What significant role did Leonard Wood play in Cuba?

  He rebuilt Cuba's infrastructure and established a stable government
• What was Leonard Wood's rank in the United States Army?

  Major General
• What was a major criticism of Leonard Wood's administration in the Philippines?

  He was accused of undermining the Filipino government
• What did the Filipinos expect from Governor Wood's administration?

  They expected cooperation between Filipinos and Americans
• What was the reality of Governor Wood's administration compared to Filipino expectations?

  He abused his authority, causing difficulties for the Filipinos
• What are the key grievances outlined against Governor Wood?

  • Disregarding the Philippine legislature
  • Favoring Americans over qualified Filipinos for government positions
  • Obstructing economic policies adopted by the legislature
  • Misusing public funds
  • Imposing conditions on laws approved by the legislature
  • Nullifying Executive Order No. 37
• What are some arbitrary acts committed by Governor Wood?

  • Refusing assent to necessary laws
  • Substituting military personnel for constitutional advisers
  • Obstructing national economic policies
  • Vetoing appropriations while making appointments
  • Interfering in the administration of justice
• What does the document reveal about the Filipino struggle for independence?

  It gives voice to frustrations and grievances against the colonial administration
• How does the document illustrate the abuse of power?

  It shows how power can undermine democratic processes and the rights of the governed
• What is the significance of the document for historians and perspectives?

  • Provides guidance on the American period in the Philippines
  • Serves as an eyewitness account of U.S. control
  • Reveals how Filipino representatives dealt with governance issues
  • Affects political understanding of separation of powers
  • Highlights religious dissension between Christian and Mohammedan Filipinos
• How did the document contribute to the nationalistic spirit of the Filipino people?

  It showed how General Wood's abusive power led to a deteriorating relationship between American and Filipino leaders
• What was the context of the Filipino people's grievances against Governor Wood?

  It was during the American colonial period following the Spanish-American War
• What was one of the outcomes of the grievances against Governor Wood?

  It led to the resignation of Philippine members of the Council of State
• How did the document affect the understanding of geography in terms of government?

  It highlighted the impact of governance on the geographical landscape of the Philippines
• What does the document reveal about the socio-cultural dynamics under Governor Wood's governance?

  It shows how Filipino representatives dealt with difficulties to preserve the supremacy of laws