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The Philippines During The American Period
The Philippines During The American Period
Government-
Democracy was the greatest
legacy the Americans gave us.
The government has three
branches: executive (president),
legislative (senate and congress)
and the judiciary (chief justice).
Education
Schools were built all over the
country and making English as a
medium of instructions.
The first teachers were called
Thomasites because they came on
board the SS Thomas.
The University of the Philippines,
Philippine Normal College and other
agricultural schools were
established.
Changes in Philippine Culture
during the American Period
Religion
Protestantism was introduced.
In 1918, more or less than 300,000
Filipinos became protestant.
The church and the state (government)
were separated. Freedom of religion was
practiced.
Changes in Philippine Culture
during the American Period
Livelihood
The Philippine economy was also
improved due to increase agricultural
production and development of new
industries.
Changes in Philippine Culture
during the American Period