1. Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI

2. 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

3. The Philippine-American War
Brutal war with many atrocities
200,000 Filipinos & 5,000 Americans died
Torture, civilians imprisoned & killed

4. 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 