Some of those in the Philippines were, but others sought to establish an independent republic, and fought a long guerrilla war against the US from 1898 into the early 1900s.
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1899
Recognition of the Philippines as a province of Spain refers to the acknowledgment by Spain that the Philippines was under its colonial rule and governance. This recognition solidified Spain's control over the archipelago and established it as an official province of the Spanish Empire.
During Rizal's time, the government of the Philippines was under Spanish colonial rule, characterized by abuses and corruption. The Spanish government was centralized and authoritarian, with power vested in the Governor-General. In contrast, the Philippines had limited representation and autonomy in governance compared to Spain.
The Philippines was the only colony Spain had in Asia. Spain was hoping to use the Philippines to get in on the spice trade business. It was also part of Spain's policy to convert Filipinos to Christianity and then to spread Christianity to other countries in Asia such as Japan and China.
During the Spanish-American War, the Americans helped the Philippines get free from Spain. In 1956, America gave the Philippines their independence.
Spain and potugal
Spain was a colonial power in the Philippines for several hundred years. Spain brought Roman Catholicism to those islands. It has been a powerful influence ever since.
New Spain is significance because it was on of the first colonial regions in North America.
By treaty with Spain.
The Philippines.
Spain invaded the Philippines. Which is why some filipino words have the same meaning in Spanish. E.g Trabaho - Job/work