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http://sheg.stanford.edu/upload/Lessons/Unit%207_American%20Imperialism/Philippine%20War%20Timeline.pdf. General Arthur MacArthur called it "the most legitimate and humane war ever conducted on the face of the earth.". American-Philippine War Timeline.
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General Arthur MacArthur called it "the most legitimate and humane war ever conducted on the face of the earth."
American-Philippine War Timeline • U.S. bought the Philippines for $20 million and annexed the Philippines: • 1899 begins • Started conventional turned guerilla • lasted 3 years • Death toll: • 4,200 Americans • 20,000 Filipino combatants • 200,000 civilian lives BOLO
The Fate of the Philippines • 1916 Jones Act – eventual independence • 1934 autonomous commonwealth with US approval – first president (10 years), • 1946 Republic of Philippines • independent
What did your documents show about the war? • A • B • C • D
Answer with your group: • 1. Based on the documents, describe the Filipino-American War? • 2. After reading all four documents, what do you think was the main reason for so much brutality during the Filipino-American War? • 3.How do the documents contradict the US’ justification to taking the Philippines?
The Brutal War • Between January and June 1902, the Senate conducted hearings on the Philippine War • Americans had become outraged at the reports of how American soldiers were treating Filipinos. • The result of the hearings: In April 1902, Lieutenant General Miles’ report on Army atrocities and torture in the Philippines was released. • General Miles condemned General J. Franklin Bell for his policy of reconcentration, calling it “a direct violation of the law.” • President Roosevelt was enraged that Miles publicly criticized the Army and General Miles retired in August.
“K New York Journal, May 5, 1902 “Criminals because they were born Ten Years Before We Took the Philippines”
Make any sense? • I thought it would be a great thing to give a whole lot of freedom to Filipinos, but I guess now that it’s better to let them give it to themselves. • Anti-imperialist Mark Twain
Comparing Attitudes • How does McKinley justify America’s actions in the Philippines? Do you agree with him? • What does Twain’s satire show about anti-imperialist attitudes? Do you agree with him?
