Philippine Insurrection

http://www.war-memorial.net/Philippine-insurrection--3.3

           

Years: 1899-1902

Battle deaths: 20,500

 

            The conflict known as the Philippine Insurrection or Philippine-American war started in 1899. In December 1898 the U.S bought Philippines for a sum of 20 million American dollars. This was after the Spanish-American War. The U.S tried to make Philippines an American colony, but the Filipinos were fighting for their independence since 1896 and declared independence on June 12. Soon on August 14, 11,000 troops were sent to occupy Philippines. After Emilio Aguinaldo was named the first president of Philippines. He then organized a congress in Malolos, Bulacan to draft a constitution.

 

            This is related to other text because of how countries came to be. For example how Canada started a confederation and had their first Prime Minster. How this relates to me is because I’m Filipino and my parents told me how Philippines came to be. Starting with how Philippines was named and how the first president was named. This is related to the world because it can show aspects to other countries on how to start an independence for many countries.