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because they wanted to rule the phil. and to have the wealth of phil.

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How did the Spaniards occupy the Philippines?

They simply introduced whip behind the cross.


Explain the reason why the Philippines was easily pacified by the Spaniards?

because the Filipinos were ignorant before


How many years that spanish people invade the Philippines?

300 years


Who are the conquerors of the Philippines?

According to the book Social Studies In Perspective History of the Philippines by Viharin,A.G., First came the Spaniards who arrived in the Philippines on March 17 1521 the expedition led by Magellan who died in the battle of Mactan.The Spaniards retreated only to come back on the 24th of July 1526 and several other expeditions later they were able to conquer Luzon and Visayas but not Mindanao. Later came the Americans who fought with the Filipinos against the Spaniards only to conquer the Philippines after the Spaniards left.The Americans paid 20 million dollars so that Spain would turn over the Philippines to America. Due to world war 2,and because the Philippines was under the America's rule,Japan decided to attack the Philippines.The Japanese took over the Philippines on 1942 to 1945.After which, America decided to give the Philippines it's freedom.


What is the significance of the strategic location of the Philippines?

1. the Philippines nearness to the mainland has led to the immigration of negritos to the land bridges. 2. the Philippines" proximity to other Asian countries made it possible to establish trade relations with the Hindus, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabs. 3.Philippines nearness to Maluku led to the coming of the Spaniards. 4.The Philippines' strategic location encouraged the United States to colonize the country. 5.The Philippines played an important role in trade and travel not only in Asia but in worldwide airlines and shippings.

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How many years did the Spaniards invade the Philippines?

The Spaniards invades and took control of the Philippines from 1565 to 1898 which is a total of 333 year. However, Ferdinand Magellan had come to Philippines in 1521.


What are the disadvantages of the coming of the Spaniards for 333yrs in the Philippines?

disadvantages brought by spaniards in the philippines


What is the name of Spaniards born in Philippines are?

Spaniards born in the Philippines are known as "Insulares."


What do you call the Spaniards born in the Philippines?

Spaniards born in the Philippines are called "Filipino-Spaniards" or "Criollos".


Who are the Spaniards in the Philippines?

magelan


What are the American policies implemented in the Philippines?

pilicies implemented by spaniards in the philippines


Why did the Spaniards make a laws in the Philippines?

The Spaniards were in control of the Philippines. They made laws for the express purpose of preserving order and maintaining their colonial government.


Why they invade Philippines?

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Music in the Philippines before the Spaniards came?

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The coming of Spaniards to the Philippines?

The Philippines became a colony of Spain for 3 centuries.


What is the greates contribution of the spniards to the Philippines?

the greatest contribution of the Spaniards to the Philippines is Christianity


What are the 3 reasons why Spaniards colonize Philippines?

The spanish empire failed invading philippines because Philippines is so awesome that the spanish failed to invade it. No jk, asians are awesome thats why.. TROLOLOLOL