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Which Western power annexed the Philippines after fighting a war with Spain?
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The untied states
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What countries invaded the Philippines?
Spain invaded the Philippines. Which is why some filipino words have the same meaning in Spanish. E.g Trabaho - Job/work
When is Philippines independent?
The Philippines was part of Spain until the Spanish/American War, when America gained the Philippines as a territory, then in 1946 they became an independent nation
When did the invaders invade Philippines?
Spain has never invaded the Philippines. Spain's interest in the Philippine Islands dates to their discovery by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. There was no grand invasion or conquest and coloniazation by Spain began in 1565 under Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. Spain owned the Philppines until the Spanish-American War in 1898 when it became a US Territory.
Which European country controlled the Philippines in 1914?
No European country controlled the Philippines in 1914. Spain controlled the Philippines until the Spanish-American War in 1898. After this, the United States controlled the Philippines until Japan seized them during World War II.
Who did Germany attack during World War 2?
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Serbia (Yugoslavia), Croatia, Malta, England and Russia. The last two were failed conquests. Germany also declared war on USA after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They supported Italy's attacks heavily and had many ally-states.
When was the Philippines annexed?
1899 after a battle against Spain
Why were the Philippines annexed?
the united stated defeated Spain in the Spanish-American war
When the United States captured the Philippines from Spain?
Hawaii was annexed by the United States as a key territory in the Pacific.
After the Spanish-American war the US annexed the Philippines and they were happy to have America to replace Spain a colonial partner true or falues?
false
Was the US fighting against Spain for possession of Cuba?
Yes, It was called the spanish-American war. We also fought Spain in the Philippines
What did the US acquire from Spain as a result of America's victory in the Spanish-American War?
Cuba which was granted almost instant recognition of its Independence, Guam and Puerto Rico which continue to be US Territories and the Philippines which was unhappy with anything less than full indepence, but had no stable government to put in place. and insisted on fighting their liberators for another 25 years. After WW2 they were granted Independence.
What were the results of the war of 1898?
The USA became a world power for the first time, and acquired from Spain Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam and the Philippines; and later in 1898 annexed Hawaii.
What country found Philippines?
The Philippines were discovered and claimed by Ferdinand Magellan (sailing for Spain) in his trip around the world. This proved to be his final destination as Magellan and several of his crew were killed during a revolt there. It was Magellan's surviving crew that eventually made it home, although even then only about 24 were left in the end. Spain later annexed the Philippines as a colony, and it remained that way until annexed by the United States at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1899, and later granted independence in 1948.
What resulted from the spanish war?
The USA became a world power for the first time, and acquired from Spain Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam and the Philippines. Later in 1898, the USA annexed Hawaii.
Where the word Philippines come from?
The Philippines was named after King Philip of Spain. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain.
Where did the word 'Philippines' come from?
The Philippines was named after King Philip of Spain. The Philippines used to be a colony of Spain.
What european explorer discovered the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain, is credited with discovering the Philippines in 1521 during his expedition to find a western route to the Spice Islands.
