Poverty in Philippines Essay

Spanish American not oppose Spanish American war will not oppose to the United States by the Spanish colonies. Spanish American war, United States won in 1898 as the result of winning we got Spain’s colonies that was in the Philippines. United States should not claim the Philippines and let them have their independence. This argument is from Document B and Document C. Documents C, show unfit for self-government they would be soon have anarchy and misrule over there worse than Spain was. “It…

Throughout American history, the United States has followed various foreign policies to promote its interests. These policies include neutrality, imperialism and internationalism. Numerous actions have been taken to carry out these policies including the Spanish American war as well as the Roosevelt Corollary. These advances have been used to promote as well as obtain the interests of the United States. After Columbus' arrival to the western hemisphere, Cuba became a Spanish colony.…

The Chamorro’s were indigenous people of Guam who were culturally abused by the Americans. American soldiers disrespected the Chamorro people by stealing their lands, their birthrights, their way of life. Guam, an island in the Pacific, was a territory of Spain but was later sold to America in the Treaty of Paris which was put effective December, 1898. Originally, the indigenous people of Guam, Chamorros, were filled to the brim with joy, their conflict with Spain was over. The United States…

Cuban Independence There were a few major revolts throughout the 19th century. The first, in 1836, was quickly put down and the organizers were executed. The second, starts in 1868 and lasts for 10 years. It was also stopped. But this rebellion convinced the Spanish to abolish slavery in the island, which they did in 1884. The final rebellion, starts in 1895, brought in the forces of the United States and resulted in the Spanish American War of 1898. The United States wanted the Spanish colony.…

The Philippine-American War concluded five years ago, and the United States’ promise to free the Philippines has failed. When America first decided to engage in battle against Spain, the Philippines were fully supportive, for they believed they would gain freedom. The United States pledged the Filipinos that they would gain independence after Spain was defeated. First we promise the Philippines independence, then we kill around 20,000 of their people. The United States had no right to take the…

Litha is a Pagan Sabbat that falls on or around June 21st every year. Many people know this day as the Summer Solstice. This Sabbat is associated with many things including; strength, protection, love, nature, fertility, fulfillment and health. There following crafts can be made on this day to help one celebrate the Litha Sabbat. Cinnamon bundles Bundles of cinnamon sticks can be made by hand. Many Pagans empower these bundles with protection properties. Making cinnamon bundles is an easy…

The Spanish -American war didn’t last long but it left a huge impact on spain and the caribbean islands. Spain’s navy was weakened and they had to give a lot of the islands to the U.S. This also gave the caribbean islands their independence from spain. Because of Yellow Journalism, Spanish cruelty towards Indians, U.S. support of cuba’s independence, and the sinking of the U.S.S Maine. The Spanish -American war started in April, 1898. The defination of yellow journalism is where newspapers…

-enalrging the navy -constructing a cana that linked Atlantic and Pacific oceans - and got stations and army bases in the Pacific to service the fleet. U.S. officials disregarded the nationalistic views of freedom fighters in Cuba and in the Philippines in favor of the imperial spoils gained from winning the War of 1898. The United States justified their intervention in their affairs with the reasoning of moral standards. The US stated that the United States had the…

citizens live in fear, not because of criminals but from the government. In the Financial Times article, by Bryan Harris and Grace Ramos, there are three ways the death toll has risen up as fast as it has. The first is by the government through the Philippine army and national police in executions and ambushes at police checkpoints. Sometimes people will be stopped by the police and then arrested or killed immediately. Out of fear, people turn themselves in to the local police stations for…

Many people move to the United States from other countries to live a better life and experience different things. Marites Pakib was born and raised in Cebu, Philippines. She was the youngest of 8 and they really were not wealthy, but her parents made enough to get by. When she was in school there, her and her family did not get government assistance. In the U.S, families who do not make as much money get government assistance as far as food stamps and disability checks. “The government may have…