When the United States began to become country they had the chance to become a country that gave people the power to choose how to run it. This why Mr. Aguinaldo wanted the same right as the U.S. did because with this his people could grow to understand how this sort of government will help them understand a democratic life. When President Aguinaldo sent the letter he criticize the U.S. form of being. He told them that his people weren’t rapist or savages that are taking over the U.S. He also…
Emilio Aguinaldo, a Filipino, was a strong opponent of US imperialism. Aguinaldo lead the fight for freedom in the Philippines against American imperialism. He used tactics of guerilla warfare to fight for independence. Aguinaldo emphasized the uncontrolled nationalism of the United States in his words. One can feel the anger when Aguinaldo pronounces, “[America] went to the Philippines under the impression that their…
Emilio Aguinaldo assertion that the United States had “set up a double standard of government” meant to ridicule the US that upheld democracy in its land yet it was oppressing the Philippines. The revolt by the Philippines following the defeat of the Spaniards through the allied forces saw the US utilize ruthless tactics such as burning civilian villages, killing of prisoners as well as creation of concentration camps. The military occupation of the Philippines also denied them the chance to…
States occupying the Philippines were Emilio Aguinaldo and Albert J. Beveridge. Aguinaldo, originally born in the Philippines, led the “resistance to Philippine independence” during the Philippine-American War and was against the occupation of the Philippines by the U.S.. Beveridge, a U.S. Senator, historian, and orator gave “eloquent speeches” which encouraged U.S expansion overseas and the occupation of the Philippines. Although nationalists like…
The Impact of the Spanish-American War The Spanish-American War was the clash between the United States and the Spanish Kingdom. The war started when Cuba wanted independence from Spain. Spain’s attempts to layoff the rebellion were addressed in the United States newspapers. Their curiosity sparked. After the anonymous sinking of the USS Maine in Cuba in Havana Harbor, United States’ intervention became a popular and growing command. The War ended when America gained possession of territories…
“Property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people cannot be.” (Document 3). These were the words from President Woodrow Wilson to Congress requesting a declaration of war against Germany. During the beginning of World War I, German submarine warfare sunk the ships of any nation, neutral or not, killing numerous amounts of people. Among these people were one hundred and twenty-eight Americans who were, up until this point, neutral to the war. I believe that American…
The United States intervened with Spain because of the explosion of the Maine in Havana and because the Spanish treated the Cubans horribly. At first the United States attempted to settle matters peacefully by negotiating a contract between Cuba and Spain. However, they did not come to a consensus because Spain wanted Cuba to be part of the Spanish empire, but the Cubans wanted full independence. The United States ended up getting pulled in the conflict, and eventually took the Cuban’s side…
He claims that the annexation of the Philippines wasn’t in favor of the Filipinos but instead to the United States so they could unite and expand their empire. Emilio states that “in combination with the genius of our countrymen and their local knowledge, you would have transformed the Philippine Islands from a land of despotism, of vicious governmental methods and priestcraft, into an enlightened republic, with…
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…
The Philippine citizens would have no representation for what we would decide. We decided to take over and Emilio Aguinaldo started defending the Philippines against American invasion but he was unsuccessful. In 1899 we sent 65,000 troops to the Philippines to try and take over. We marched over to the Philippines using 65,000 troops and invaded their land with success. Since Emilio Aguinaldo was a Rebellion leader and he tried to defend the Philippines against American invasion the Americans…