Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela

S.Y. 2020-2021

Gutierrez, Princess Jovelyn C. BSN2Y1-1B

Readings in Philippine History
Activity.6 Choose and numerate 3 provisions of the Treaty of Paris and DISCUSS. (5 pts
in at least 3 sentences each)
A. Treaty of Paris
Provision 1
The first article or provision of the Treaty of Paris states that Spain will give up
and free Cuba and shall become an independent nation. The control will be transferred
into America and Spain must understand that they had no control over government and
property rights. Yet the US will have no permanent control over the government and will
leave the control of Cuba to its people. That Spain will no longer have the grip hold any
power over Cuba and will be handed to the US but will discharge their occupation to the
people of Cuba.
Provision. 5
The United States government, at its costs, assured Spain that all Spanish soldiers
taken as prisoners of war will be freed and sent back to their country. It also provided
that Spain would vacate the ceded territories under the Protocol of Peace signed on 12
August 1898, after the treaty's ratification. However, all properties belonging to the naval
forces of Spain in the ceded territories shall remain property of Spain. Also, Us can buy
materials from Spain if they are happy with the flow of agreement.
Provision 9
Article IX has emphasized that the natives residing in the ceded territories and
Spanish subjects may remain in the territories and preserve their allegiance to Spain but
before a record of the court. Failure to do so in a year after the treaty's ratification would
make them adopt the nationality of the territories where they reside. The civil and
political stands of the natives of their territories were passed to the U.S whereas the
congress. Will control the status and rights of every native.

B. Political Caricatures of the American Era

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1.The Loyalty of the Filipinos
This caricature contains Uncle Sam leading little Juan to its destination and it has
accurately depicted how the Philippines follow the footsteps of America. I recall
watching a video of Nas stating that how America is the Philippines whereas we are
almost a depiction of America. The roads, buildings, stores, and malls look like America
good examples are Mc Donald's and Starbucks which are also seen in America.
2. The Returning Student
In the Philippines when one has an item that comes from the other country, he/she
is considered superior to its fellows and those who came and study from the other
country. They were treated highly because many Filipino impression is that the school
system in other countries have good qualities and only rich fellows can afford it. In the
caricature, the returning student has a huge body than those aren't which means every
returning stand out that makes them think highly of themselves.
3. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity "Liberdad, Igualdad, Fraternidad".
The caricature shows a government official demanding respect while holding two
huge guns. The government officials in our country were treated highly because they
have the power in our nation. My relatives bow to them for they have a position in
government and can grant a lot of opportunities. The poor become poorer, rich to richer
and only the powerful are the who get more power. There is only a glimpse of equalities
in opportunities in our beloved nation