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The failure of the reform stemmed from the fact that the friars were not able to do counter attacks. They were also so preoccupied with their own problems that they did not give a lot of attention to other things that mattered. There are a lot of reform movements that have also failed because of different reasons. There are times when the reform lacked the right people in order to lead. There are also some that failed because they did not have enough budget. In other cases, people were not passionate enough. There are some reform movements that have also failed because they did not have the right equipment, tools, and firearms to stave off the enemies.

Antonio Luna was a man who was well-known in the Philippines because of his excellent skills as an army general. He fought in the Philippine-American War. This war took place for three years from 1899 to 1902. This was one of the most important war for the Philippines because this is when they gained their independence. He was born in 1866 and died on June 5, 1899. He was known for being a good shooter and all he did during the war for his country’s freedom. However, he died at the beginning of the war which led to their freedom. He was assassinated by being ordered by Pataleon Garcia. However, Luna was best remembered for helping his country learn how to defend and protect itself to get freedom from America.

B is the answer to this question. José Torres Bugallón is a Filipino. He was a military officer who fought during the Philippine-American War and the Philippine Revolution. He is considered to be the hero during the Battle of La Loma probably because his presence was very much known there. He may have lived a short life but he was very active in the different wars that occurred at that time in order to get the Filipinos the freedom that they wanted. During the battle of La Loma, he was fatally wounded and the Filipino people mourned the loss of a hero. There were other wars that happened in the Philippines after that.

The correct answer to this question is C. Beginning January 1902, American General J. Franklin Bell took command of operations in Batangas and practiced scorched earth tactics that took a heavy toll on both guerrilla fighters and civilians alike. Malvar escaped American patrols by putting on disguises. So, as early as August 1901, the Americans released an exact description of Malvar's physical features. According to the description given, Malvar was of dark complexion and stood around 5 feet 3 inches. He weighed about 145 pounds and wore a 5 or 6 size of shoes. He surrendered to Bell on April 13, 1902 in Rosario, Batangas, mainly due to desertion of his top officers and to put an end to the sufferings of his countrymen.

My Answer is Manuel L. Quezon isn't it Correct w/ a L middle name?

The spelling of Joseg Vargas is wrong it is suppossed to be Jose V. Vargas.

The Spaniards stayed in the Philippines for 333 years and they tried to make the Filipinos their slaves. There were some Filipinos who were able to seek formal education in Spain but most of them planned out how they can oust the Spaniards away from their country. The answer to this question is B. There were many things that the propagandists asked but B is not one of them. The propagandists did not ask for the change of government from absolute to limited monarch. After the Spaniards colonized the Philippines, they were colonized by the Americans and the Japanese. They finally reached the freedom that they wanted when the Japanese left the country.

The answer to this is C. Pedro Paterno. The Philippines has a lot of heroes but Pedro Paterno is not one of the names that a lot of Filipinos are familiar with. Those who love Philippine history will definitely recognize him as one of the Filipino politicians at that time. Aside from being a politician, he also wrote some novels and some poems. He comes from an affluent family. In fact, his parents are considered Don and Dona at that time. These are some of the tiles used for those who are rich. This explains why he was able to get formal education at the time when most Filipinos were deprived of going to school.

Under the Naic Military Agreement, Bonifacio made it clear that he wasorganizing an army in support of Aguinaldo's revolutionary forces​

The Philippines gained independence through the abolition of a military government. Furthermore, through autonomous governments on the provincial and municipal levels and by establishing territorial government in the country having a bicameral legislature. The date of the independence of Philippines is 12 June and in the year 2018, this day would be Tuesday. The Independence Day in Philippines is celebrated as a national holiday. Philippines gained independence from the United States on the 4th of July in the year 1946. This is when full independence was granted as compared to the year 1935 when the first president named Manuel Quezon was elected.

It is true that the Spanish were already informed ahead of time about the possible rebellion of the Filipinos against the Spaniards. The Spanish soldiers did not believe the priest. It was only confirmed when Patino, a Filipino confirmed the various statements that are supposed to be a secret. The discovery of the Katipunan caused a lot of bloodbath. There were some people who were wrongfully accused and executed simply because of speculations that they were part of the revolution. The revolution was being planned in the first place so that Filipinos can get the freedom they want from the foreigners who have invaded their land. The Spaniards left behind some traditions that are still being followed by Filipinos at present time.

Yes, Katipunan anchored on the political platform of separating Philippine from Spain. Katipunan was founded by anti - Spanish colonialism Filipinos in Manila in the 1890s. The primary goal of the society was to get freedom and independence from Spain. The society also revolved around the teachings of good morals, habits, hygiene and religious fanaticism. The society also worked to defend the poor and the oppressed in the society. The founders of the Katipunan were: Andres Bonifacio, Teodoro Plata, Ladisla Diwa and many others. And it was founded at 72 Calle Azcarraga, San Nicholas in Manila. Hope this helps.