Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI 12.19.18
The Philippines An amendment to the 1898 Treaty of Paris was proposed Grant Philippines independence once a stable govt. was established Vote was a tie – VP Hobart voted no Treaty passed without a clear plan Filipinos assumed they would be granted independence once Spain left American troops ordered to establish control over the islands Tensions rose quickly
The Philippine-American War 1899-1902 Brutal war with many atrocities 200,000 Filipinos & 5,000 Americans died Torture, civilians imprisoned & killed
The Philippine-American War Read about why the US got into a war with the Philippines, how the war played out, & the outcome Use the readings to complete your worksheet Turn them in when you finish