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Mar 16, 1521
Ferdinan Magellan founded Samar Island
Ferdinan Magellan is a explorer from Northern Portugual. And Samar Island is in central Philippines -
Spanish-American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, effectively the result of American intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. -
Philippine try to delcare independence
The Philippines attempt to declare independence by appointing Emilio Aguinaldo as the president of the newly founded Malolos Republic. -
End Of Spanish-American War
George Dewey and Aguinaldo both thought that their victory at the Philippines would make the Philippines independent but that was not the case, as there were U.S. troops were stationed in Manila in August. America started to colonize the Philippines which they bought from Spain for $20 million. Making Spain finally lose control of the Philippines since Ferdinand Magellan -
Philippine- American war
The Philippine-American War was full of guerrilla warfare from Filipinos. Filipinos didn't just attack Americans soldiers, they also captured them and tortured. Filipinos didn't just attack Americans, they attacked anyone who sided with them. The U.S. also tortured Filipino that were or were thought to be a part of Filipinos guerrilla warfare. Americans also lit villages that caused food shortages Filipinos. Americans also set up “policy of attraction” to help the Philippines self-govern. -
Emilio Aguinaldo is captured by US
With the capture of their president, the Philippines was forced to pledge allegiance to the U.S. government. -
End of Phlippine-American war
America finally got the Philippines to were they wanted them, fully influenced by them and able to self-govern. Although it didn't come with ease. It was estimated that 4,200 Americans and 20,000 Filipino died in the heat of battle and about 200,000 more from famine, and disease. At this time the U.S. successfully influence the Filipinos with their culture and religion -
Philippene Indepence Act
Congress approved that on July 4th Philippines would be an independent state. That the next ten years will be a "transitional period", a time period of giving up all control over the Philippines and from then one realize/ recognize the Philippines as an independent state. -
Battle of the Philippines
The Philippines get invaded by Japan and spark World War II. General MacArthur joins the fight in October 1944 and sides with the Philippines guerrillas. The war ends on August 1945 and the Philippines and the United States come out with a victory. Only 11 months later President Truman claims the Philippines independent and causing less Filipinos from immigrating. -
Philippines Gains Independence
Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America gives the Philippines their Independence. With the Philippines'Independence America loses control over the colony and products that are being produced their.
