What name was given to the hundreds of American teachers who traveled to the Philippines in 1901 aboard the USAT Thomas to establish a new education system?
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Thomasites
The Thomasites laid the groundwork for the Philippine public school system, though their presence was also part of a broader 'Americanization' effort.
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- What name was given to the American teachers who arrived in the Philippines in 1901 to build the country's education system?