They made Filipinos Even MORE ESTUPIDERRR.
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The Spanish war of Independence encouraged those in the colonies to seek new political and economic rights because of the republican and liberals ideas that came about during the war. This lead to various revolts in Argentina and Chile.
They made Filipinos Even MORE ESTUPIDERRR.
Most of the Filipinos were disenfranchised during the Spanish colonization. This is because many Filipinos were struggling fishermen and farmers. While the initial goal was to colonize and help the Filipinos secure a financial advantage via trade and commerce, the Spanish seemed more interested in expanding their empire. As a result, the wealthy and privileged Filipinos prospered under Spanish rule, while the majority of the country barely made it by. The condition of Filipinos, however, would get better as the Spanish became more understanding about the plight of the people.
Basically -- Africans, Polynesians, Maylasians, and the Spanish are the ancestors of the Filipinos.
Filipinos first came to the Americas in the 16th century as crew members on Spanish ships. Later waves of migration occurred in the 20th century due to economic opportunities and labor demands, with many Filipinos working in agriculture, healthcare, and the military.
Filipinos were derogatorily called "Indios" by the Spaniards.
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The US took control of the Philippines after they helped them with the Spanish. And Filipinos wanted freedom or the US to get out.
Filipinos are considered Pacific Island Asians. Many Filipinos have Spanish last names because the Philippines were once owned by the Spanish.
The Filipinos were not united, so the Spanish divided them and conquered the different regions. The Spanish then converted them to Catholicism so that they would fight with the Roman Catholic Spanish.
About 96% of the Filipinos can speak Tagalog while 5 out of 10 Filipinos can speak English fluently. The elders can speak Spanish because Spanish language was incorporated in the school curriculum some decades ago.
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The Spanish treated Filipinos harshly during their colonization, imposing forced labor, high taxes, and cultural suppression. They also converted many Filipinos to Christianity while depriving them of their native beliefs. The Spanish rule in the Philippines lasted for over three centuries until the country gained independence.