How Did The Spanish American War Affect The Philippines

The Philippines never had it easy when trying to become independent and free themselves from oppression. The Filipino people knew that things weren’t going to happen overnight for them, but they still had faith for the future. They didn’t have power and a lot of support to fight for themselves to get what is key, independence and freedom. Bay where Spain was settled Their relationship with the U.S changed when the Spanish-American War took place in 1898. On the April 12th, Theodore Roosevelt resigned his executive position and quickly organized the “Rough Riders” to fight in the war. Americans defeated the Spanish easily then became an imperial power taking over Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Things were still a little heated between the two of them; and on May 1st, George Dewey led the U.S navy into Manila. Furthermore, the U.S destroyed the Spanish fleet and stayed in the Philippines for a while. A …show more content…
Individual Filipino soldiers only saw action when they served in combat as members of the U.S armed forces. This then eased any tension or second thoughts of the U.S, which later on led them deciding to not keep the Philippines as colonies and eventually gave them their independence and freedom. Over the years, the relationship between the U.S and Philippines grew and they now rely on each other for support when needed. I believe the relationship began to flourish when the Philippines President Arroyo offered to help the U.S combat the terrorist after the bombing of 9/11. . To show their gratitude, the U.S sent military teams to the Philippines to assist them in a fight against the Muslim Abu Sayyaf rebel groups. This goes to show that everything that happened in the past was left behind them, and it didn’t prevent them from moving forward and helping each other