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Who was king Philip?
There were quite a few King Philips over the course of European history. One King Philip, King Philip II of Spain, is the reason why the Philippine islands were named the Philippine islands.
Islands sold to US for 20 million?
the Philippine islands were given to the us by Spain for 20 million
When did the Philippines come under Spanish rule?
Spain claimed the Philippine Islands in 1521 by the discovery of Ferdenand Magellan.
What islands did Magellan claim for Spain?
Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Who was the Spanish general who conquered the Philippines?
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi was the Spanish governor who established Spain's dominion over the Philippine islands.
Who did Magellan conquer the Philippine islands for?
Spain
Who claimed the Philippine islands for Spain?
Ferdinand Magellan
What European country controlled the Philippine islands?
Spain.
Who was king Philip?
There were quite a few King Philips over the course of European history. One King Philip, King Philip II of Spain, is the reason why the Philippine islands were named the Philippine islands.
Why did Spain keep sending ships to the Philippine islands?
Because of spices
How many years did Spain stay in the Philippine islands?
333 years!
Islands sold to US for 20 million?
the Philippine islands were given to the us by Spain for 20 million
During the late nineteenth century the US wanted to acquire the Hawaiin islands because the islands were used as a military base for Spain?
False. Spain had control of the Philippene Islands.
What are 3 islands that the US gained from Spain?
Puerto Rico, Cuba the Philippine and Guam.
What Magellan claim for Spain?
Among several, Magellan claimed the Philippine Islands for the nation of Spain. In all, the Philippines comprise some 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean.
Year Spain came to the Philippines?
Discovered by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, the Philippine Islands were occupied by Spain from 1565 to 1898.
Who gave the name Philippine to that country?
The Philippines was named in honor of Philip II, the Spanish king during the official establishment of the Philippine Islands as a colony of Spain.
