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The U.S. Control of the Philippines: A Complex History of Promised Independence and Imperialism

After the Spanish-American War ended in 1898, the United States claimed it would grant the Philippines immediate independence. However, this was met with nationalist declarations of independence and the establishment of the Philippine Republic. The acquisition of the Philippines sparked a debate over American imperialism, as the U.S. sought to prepare the nation for self-governance while also exploiting its resources economically. The Philippines was initially under Spanish control starting in 1571. The U.S. ultimately took control in two phases, from 1898 to 1935 and from 1935 to 1946.

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The U.S. Control of the Philippines: A Complex History of Promised Independence and Imperialism

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  1. Philippines By: Bruce Gemmer World Civilization 2-24-2014

  2. 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

  3. The U.S. promised the Philippine people that if would prepare them for self-role. • American business exploited the Philippines economically.

  4. Question • Why did America want to controlled the Philippines? • What kind of conflicts happened?

  5. 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.

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