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Before the US became involved, the Spanish colonial government was fighting an insurrection that continued when Spain ceded the Philippines to the US. The US felt an obligation to the Philippine people to remain until order could be restored and a stable and benign civilian government could be set up.

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What did the united States do with the Philippine islands after the war?

They occupied the Philippines


For how many years was the Philippine Islands a U. S. territory?

The Philippine Islands were a US territory from 1898 or 1903, depending on how you consider the political situation in those years, until full independence was achieved in 1946. So it was a US possession for 43 - 48 years.


Is the Philippine islands owned by the US?

No. Except for the Japanese occupation during Wrold War 2, the US controlled the Philippines from 1898 - 1946.


What Spanish colonies were annexed to the United States?

As a result of the Spanish-American War, 1898 the US occupied Guam, the Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. The US purchased the Philippine Islands for $20,000 and became independent in 1948; Cuba became a protectorate of the US but obtained its independence from Spain; and Guam became a territory of the US as well as Puerto Rico.


What did the U.S. Do with the Philippine islands after the war?

After the Spanish-American War in 1898, the United States acquired the Philippine Islands from Spain through the Treaty of Paris. The U.S. initially governed the Philippines as a colony, facing resistance from Filipino nationalists who sought independence, leading to the Philippine-American War. Ultimately, the U.S. established a colonial administration, implementing various reforms and infrastructure projects while also suppressing dissent. The Philippines remained a U.S. territory until it gained commonwealth status in 1935 and full independence in 1946.

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Why did president McKinley and the Republicans jump at the chance to obtain the Philippine Islands?

They saw the Philippines as the key to American influence in Asia.


Who was the president of the us when the Hawaiian islands were annexed?

William McKinley


Who was President when America occupied the Philippines?

The President of the United States during the initial occupation of the Philippines was William McKinley. The U.S. took control of the Philippines following the Spanish-American War in 1898, and McKinley’s administration established American governance in the islands. This period included the Philippine-American War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902.


What US President signed a joint congressional resolution annexing the Hawaiian islands?

William McKinley.


Philippines Islands or Philippine islands which is gramaticaly correct?

"Philippine islands" is grammatically correct. The adjective "Philippine" describes the noun "islands" in this context.


What is the population of Bank of the Philippine Islands?

The population of Bank of the Philippine Islands is 12,089.


The Philippine islands lie closest to which continent?

The Philippine Islands are closest to the continent of Asia. The group of islands are located closest to the coast of Vietnam, which is a country in Asia.


What is Bank of the Philippine Islands's motto?

The motto of Bank of the Philippine Islands is 'Let's make it easy.'.


Is the Philippines made out of islands?

the philippines are islands (philippine islands)


Do the Philippine islands or the West Indies extend further south?

The Philippine Islands extends farther south.


Do the West Indies or the Philippine islands extend further south?

The Philippine Islands extends farther south.


Where can one find the bank of the Philippine Islands?

The Bank of the Philippine Islands has many branches across the Philippine Islands. It also has full banking service branches located in Rome, Milan and London.