Bastismo, Ilen

Bsed Science-3

American Regime

1. What happened during American period in the Philippines?

Filipino revolutionist won against the Spaniards who colonized for us for more than 300 years. After the
war on June 12 our country raised the Philippine flag as a symbol for our independence.
2. What are the forms of literature during American period?
The form of literature during American period many of our Filipino started to writing again to all form of
literatures like news, reporting, poetry, stories, plays, essays and novels. The Philippine literary
production during the American Period in the Philippines was spurred by two significant developments in
education and culture. One is the introduction of free public instruction for all children of school age and
two, the use of English as medium of instruction in all levels of education in public schools.
3. What did the American period contribute to the Philippines?
The introduction of the American system of education,
4. What is the greatest contribution of American in Philippine literature?
The introduction of the American system of education, and so pervasive and far-reaching was its impact
and influence on the life and culture of the Filipino during and after the colonial period that it is generally
regarded as the "greatest contribution" of American colonialism in the Philippines. The Americans
providing free education, many were given the chance to study and English was used as the language of
instruction.
5. Who are the first American teachers in the Philippines?
Thomasites a volunteer American soldiers became the first teachers of the Filipinos. Part of their mission
was to build classrooms in every place where they were assigned.