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The Philippines

By sojodro

  • Spanish-American War Begins

    Theodore Roosevelt ordered an attack on the Spanish fleet in the Philippines when the U.S. declared war on Spain.
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    The Philipines

  • Battle of Manila Bay

    The Battle of Manila Bay, the first hostile engagement of the Spanish-American War, occurred when America destroyed the Spanish fleet under General Dewey's control.

  • Aguinaldo Back in Command

    Emilio Aguinaldo came back in command of the rebel forces. He routed Spanish fources and laid siege to Manila. Soon, Britian, France, Japan, and Germany arrived.

  • Philippines Gain Independence?

    Aguinaldo proclaimed Filipino independence. However, it was not yet recognized by the U.S.

  • American Possession of Manila

    America took control of Manila.

  • Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris was signed. Therefore, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States, along with Guam and Puerto Rico for $20 million.