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Philippines. By: Bruce Gemmer World Civilization 2-24-2014. Claimed that the United States has promised immediate independence after the Spanish-American war ended. The nationalists declared independence and the establishment of the Philippine republics.
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Philippines By: Bruce Gemmer World Civilization 2-24-2014
Claimed that the United States has promised immediate independence after the Spanish-American war ended. • The nationalists declared independence and the establishment of the Philippine republics. • Gaining the Philippines touched off a debate in the United States over imperialism
The U.S. promised the Philippine people that if would prepare them for self-role. • American business exploited the Philippines economically.
Question • Why did America want to controlled the Philippines? • What kind of conflicts happened?
The Spanish controlled the Philippines first in 1571 to spread Christianity to spare in the spice trade. • The U.S. defeated Spain in the Philippines and then defeated the Filipino troops in 1898. • U.S. controlled the Philippines in 2 phases 1898-1935- prepare country for independence 1935-1946 during.