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In 1898, the U.S. declared war on Spain, which the Spaniards lost. After the war, a treaty was signed in Paris, France in which transferred ownership of several territories from Spain to the U.S. including the Philippines. The treaty also stipulated payment of US$ 20 million for the Philippines.

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How much did the US pay for the Philippines?

$20 million


Why was the Philippines sold to the US?

Spain sold the Philippines to the US because Spain had been defeated by the US in the Spanish-American war in 1898 and one of the provisions the US required in the Peace Treaty was the sale of the Philippines


How much did Us pay to Spain in 1898 treaty with paris?

In the 1898 Treaty of Paris, the United States paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines. This payment was part of the agreement that ended the Spanish-American War, whereby Spain ceded its territories, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, to the U.S. The treaty marked a significant expansion of American influence and territory.


What caused control of the Philippines to pass from Spain to the US?

The US purchased it from Spain for $20 million.


When did Spain give the US full controle of the Philippines?

Spain gave the United States full control to the Philippines in December 1898.


Who took over Philippines then lost the war with US?

Spain.


When did the US conquer Philippines?

When congress accepted responsibility for the islands


How did the US annexation of the Philippines differ from its annexation of Guam?

The United States purchased the Philippines from Spain but conquered Guam.


How did the peace settlement between the us and Spain affect the Philippines?

Spain gave the U.S. control over the region


How much is a US 1864 Philippines ten centavos worth?

There is no such thing as a "US 1864 Philippines ten centavo" coin or bill, so if you have one it is a fake and worth nothing. The Philippine did not come under US control until 1898. Before that they were part of Spain


Why did America take the Philippines?

The US purchased the Philippines from Spain which is considerably different from taking those Islands as a prize in warfare.


What Asiatic island formerly owned by the US named after a king of Spain?

OK, that would be The Philippines