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Why did the us supported Ferdinand Marcos a dictator in the Philippines because?
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∙ 13y ago
Because the Subic naval station and Clark air force base were important to US interests in the region, and also because of the anti-communist stance of Marcos during the Cold War.
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Why did Ferdinand Magellan stop at the Philippines?
Ferdinand Magellan stopped at the Phillipens because he was in war.
Who did the US back as the dictator of Cuba?
The US supported Fulgencio Batista not because he was a dictator but because he was more favorable to US concerns than the Communists who eventually took over.
Was Ferdinand Magellan Succssesful Why or Why Not?
No,Because Lapu-Lapu killed him in Mactan,Cebu in Philippines
Why lapu-lapu is national hero?
because he killed Ferdinand Magellan to defend our country because he don't want us Filipinos to be colonized by other country that's why he killed Ferdinand Magellan to defend the Philippines.
How far did Ferdinand Magellan get around the world?
From Spain, Magellan went west. He did not finish his journey because he died in the Philippines.
Who picks a dictator?
The dictator him/her self because people are willing to follow them because of their share of beliefs and the dictator has leader qualities.
Why do you think King Ferdinand supported Columbus in his journey?
Because all the Spanish people wanted spices and other natural resources. Also because they could conquer that land and claim it for Spain.....
Does the President of the Philippines have the right to ban a former dictator from returning back to the country?
Which President are you referring to? The US President has no such power. However, the President of the country in question, may be able to ban anyone from returning to the country that he pleases.
Why is the Philippines heavily in debt?
Probably because Ferdinand Marcos (ex-president) robbed the country blind in the 70's and it has never recovered ffffrom its national debt
Who supported the expansion of a Japanese empire?
The Axis powers of Nazi Germany and Italy supported their ally Japan in its expansion. This expansion was supported because it threatened the power of Great Britain and France in Southeast Asia. The expansion also eliminated the occupation of the Philippines by the USA.
Who were the people that has greater achievements and their contributions to the Philippines?
Jose rizal.... Ferdinand marcos.... and some inventors... artists... and no more because all the politicians are corrupt.... marcos did a lot in Philippines even a lot of people criticize him.. that people are all rich people... marcos era Philippines are improve and rich after his term nothing happen with the Philippines now..
Who was the first person to reach what is now called the Philippines?
The name of the first person to reach what is now called the Philippines is lost to history because that person got there thousands of years ago, before writing was established in the area. The first Europeans to reach what is now called the Philippines were the crew of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition.
