Imperialism in the Philippines Chapter 11 Section 5

Motivation for Imperialism in the Region Economic motivation: opening new markets and trade possibilities, Ideological motivation: the belief that they were racially superior to others, strong sense of nationalism during era known as the Race of empire Religious motivation: sought to spread Christianity Political motivation: the urge to fulfill their destiny as a world power by colonizing, Some Americans were against imperialism. Why?

How did the U.S. Gain control? The United States gained control of the Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American war. The Treaty of Paris gave Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines for a set price. The Filipinos were unhappy that they were being given to another country for imperialist rule. The U.S. felt that the Philippines was too uncivilized to govern themselves, so the U.S. kept them under their control.

What were the effects of imperialism on the native population? There were positive and negative effects of imperialism in the Philippines. Positive effects: public education established roads, railroads, and hospitals were built The U.S. helped the Filipinos when the Japanese occupied the Philippines. The U.S. eventually helped the Philippines become an independent nation.

What were the effects of imperialism on the nation? Negative effects: a bloody war, the Philippine-American War, arose as a result of Filipino revolt against American rule. Over one million Filipinos died as a result of the war.

How was imperial power removed? The Filipinos and Americans fought the Philippine-American War from 1899 to 1902, and the Americans won. Even though the Americans won, they decided to help the Philippines become an independent nation. On July 4, 1946, the Philippines became an independent nation.