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Mark Twain wrote a satirical “defense” of this leader’s captor. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this guerrilla leader who wore a black bow after his capture to mourn his country’s loss of independence. This leader controversially ordered the assassination of fellow independence leader Antonio Luna.
ANSWER: Emilio Aguinaldo [or Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy]
[10e] Aguinaldo was captured by Frederick Funston during this country’s conflict with the US. Pro-independence hostilities began after the US annexed this Asian country during the Spanish-American War.
ANSWER: the Philippines [or Republic of the Philippines or Republika ng Pilipinas; accept the First Philippine Republic or República Filipina; accept Commonwealth of the Philippines or Komonwelt ng Pilipinas; prompt on Spanish East Indies]
[10m] While in exile in Hong Kong, Aguinaldo was encouraged by this commander of the American Asiatic squadron to return to the Philippines. This naval commander gave the order “You may fire when ready, Gridley.”
ANSWER: George Dewey
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