In 1898.
In the Philippines, the Philippine American War began, but the other islands (Cuba, Puerto Rico) were relatively tranquil. The loss of Cuba and Puerto Rico effectively ended 4 centuries of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.
Louisana Purchase
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. The Phillippines quickly shifted into Revolt mode and the Philippine American War began. Cuba received a quick independence with restrictions and Guam and Puerto Rico remain US Territories.
Spain transferred the territories it held as colonies in the New World as a result of the 1898 Treaty of Paris to the United States. The US still holds Guam and Puerto Rico. Cuba was granted independence and the US and the Philippines began a long and difficult war. The Philippines were granted independence after WW2. The US was recognized as a World Power after the war.
Puerto Rico and Cuba began revolts in 1868. The Revolt of Yara on Cuba began a civil war known as the 10 Years War. The Revolt of Lares in Puerto Rico was brief. Though a few guerrilla battles were fought, Puerto Ricans now consider the revolt's date a national holiday. In 1873 Puerto Rico's slaves were freed, and owners were compensated by the Spanish government.
Began in the Philippines, Ended in Puerto Rico
In the Philippines, the Philippine American War began, but the other islands (Cuba, Puerto Rico) were relatively tranquil. The loss of Cuba and Puerto Rico effectively ended 4 centuries of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.
Louisana Purchase
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. The Phillippines quickly shifted into Revolt mode and the Philippine American War began. Cuba received a quick independence with restrictions and Guam and Puerto Rico remain US Territories.
Spain transferred the territories it held as colonies in the New World as a result of the 1898 Treaty of Paris to the United States. The US still holds Guam and Puerto Rico. Cuba was granted independence and the US and the Philippines began a long and difficult war. The Philippines were granted independence after WW2. The US was recognized as a World Power after the war.
That depends on which war you are interested in.When the Spanish-American War began, the US captured the Philippines from the Spanish.When World War 2 began for the US in 1941 (it had already been going since at least 1939 for other nations), the Japanese Empire captured the Philippines from the US.
It began in the late 1800's throughout the early 1900's until it led to WWI
Puerto Rico and Cuba began revolts in 1868. The Revolt of Yara on Cuba began a civil war known as the 10 Years War. The Revolt of Lares in Puerto Rico was brief. Though a few guerrilla battles were fought, Puerto Ricans now consider the revolt's date a national holiday. In 1873 Puerto Rico's slaves were freed, and owners were compensated by the Spanish government.
That depends on what you mean by "American History." In reality, the history of America began with the first humans who set foot in the Americas.
they began a new life under different rules.
Presidential Decree No. 748 from July 16, 1975 set the legal basis for full metrication of the Philippines. The process of metrication in the Philippines began in 1907.
US troops landed in Leyte Gulf in October of 1944 and began systematically recapturing the Philippines.