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The Philippines - USA

By kimmy589

  • Emilio Aguinaldo is born.

    He is born in a Filipino province.

  • The Katipunan is created.

    This new group opposed Spanish rule and promotes Filipino independence.

  • The Anti-Imperialist League is created.

    This league opposes annexation of the Philippines by the US.

  • The US first acquires the Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American war.

    The Treaty of Paris is signed and the Philippines is no longer under Spanish rule.
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    US Imperialism in the Philippines

  • Emilio Aguinaldo is named president of the new Philippine Republic.

    United States authorities refused to recognize this new government.

  • The of the Philippine-American War begins.

    Fighting begins between American troops and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo, who seeks independence for the Philippines.

  • The war between US troops and Filipino nationalists comes to an end.

    General Arthur MacArthur captures Emilio Aguinaldo, who takes an oath of allegiance to the US and asks other nationalists to do the same.

  • Treaty of Manila

    The Treaty officially ends US colonial power over the Philippines and recognises the independence of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

  • Emilio Aguinaldo passes away.

    He dies from a heart attack.