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Feb 1, 1521
Magellan reaches the Philippines
In 1521, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan becomes the first European to circumnavigate the world , but dies in battle with the native islanders in the Philippines. He the people of the Philippines to the rest of the world. -
Period: Feb 1, 1521 to
Imperialism in the Philippines
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U.S. Acquires the Philippines
The United States acquires the Philippines in December of 1898 in the Treaty of Paris. This is the end of the Spanish-American war. -
Colonial Government Set Up
The U.S. set up a colonial government in the Philippines. William H. Taft served as the first civilian governer in the Philippines. He would later go on to become president of the United States of America. During this time the English language spread rapidly throught the islands. -
Taft improves Philippines
Taft improves economic conditions in the Philippines by settling disputes over church ownership of land and establishes pensionado program. This program allowed Filipinos to study in the U.S. This westernized the Philippines. -
End of Filipino Resistance
Aguinaldo, The leader of the Filipino Revolts is captured by the U.S. ending the Fighting. Aguinaldo originally fought the Spanish for independence, but the Philippines was taken by the U.S. -
Elected Legislative Assembly
U.S. sets up an elected legislative assembly in the Philippines. The U.S. starts to allow Filipino representatives into Ofiice. -
Philippines gains Self-Government
The Philippines gains self-government with Manuel Quezon as President. -
Occupied by Japan
During WWII The Philippines is occupied by Japan. Japan invaded the day after bombing Pearl Harbor. In 1944 Japan is defeated by MacArthur. The economy is ruined from the war. -
Independence
The Philippines gains Independce from the U.S. in 1946. They become and independent republic with Manuel Roxas as president.
