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In the Spanish American War how was US able to gain control of the Philippines?
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Admiral George Dewey's Asiatic Fleet entered Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish Fleet which isolated it from outside support.
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How was America able to defeat the Spanish in the Spanish-American War?
By first isolating the Spanish Army in the Philippines with the 1 May 1898 total destruction of the Spanish Fleet.
Why was commodore George Dewey able to do with a small fleet of American ships in the Philippines?
commodore George Dewey was able to sink the entire Spanish squadron at Manlia Bay
What was the influence of the catholic church in spanish colonization of the Philippines?
The Catholic church helped influence Spanish colonization of the Philippines by building schools and mission hospitals. They were therefore able to reach to as many people as possible.
Where can you find a chart of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines?
You may not be able to find an already made chart of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines, but you could make one. You would need to research Spanish colonial government either online or at your local library, learn all you can about it, and then make your chart.
Why was the encomienda system originally created?
The encomienda system was originally created by the Spanish. It was put in place so that they were able to regulate and control the American Indian behavior and labor during the colonization of Americas.
How do you get a boyfriend to the US from the Philippines?
Currently an American citizen is not able to obtain a fiance visa for a same-sex fiance.
Were the Philippines involved in World War 2?
Yes. The Japanese conquered the islands and treated the brutally mistreated the inhabitants. It took several years before 4 or 5 US infantry divisions were able to take back control of the islands. The first American defeat was in the Philippines, that resulted in the Bataan Death March.
How were the Spanish and Portuguese able to conquer and keep control of their new colonies?
The Spanish and Portuguese used superior military technology, alliances with local groups, and divide-and-conquer tactics to conquer indigenous populations in their colonies. They also utilized forced labor systems and established strict colonial administrations to maintain control. Additionally, they exploited resources and established trade networks to benefit their economies back home.
Who did the US fight in the Spanish and American War?
Spain and such local supporters as they were able to recruit.
Why did the Spanish fortify st Augustine?
How were Spaniards able to defeat Native American empires
Who brought christianity to the Philippines?
Damien Taylor answerIn the spirit of the Catholic Reformation, Spanish priests set out to convert Filipino people to Christianity. Later, missionaries from the Philippines tried to spread Catholic teachings in China and Japan. The Philippines became a key link in Spain's overseas trading empire the spanish shipped silver mained in Mexico and Peru across the Pacific to the Philippines. From there, they used the silver to buy goods in China. This way, large quantities of American silver flower into the economies of East Asia nations
Why was Spain able to control of much of the new world?
Spanish soldiers were sent to the New World in great numbers
