1. http://sheg.stanford.edu/upload/Lessons/Unit%207_ American%20Imperialism/Philippine%20War%20Timel ine.pdf http://sheg.stanford.edu/upload/Lessons/Unit%207_ American%20Imperialism/Philippine%20War%20Timel ine.pdf

2. American-Philippine War Timeline After U.S. won in Cuba, they bought the Philippines for $20 million. Instead of supporting Aguinaldo and Philippine Independence, they decided to annex the Philippines; this led to a long and brutal war. o 1899 begins, lasted 3 years, cost 4,200 American lives, 20,000 Filipino combatants, 200,000 civilians o Started conventional became guerilla Until 1915 guerilla attacks BOLO

3. The Fate of the Philippines 1916 Jones Act – eventual independence 1934 autonomous commonwealth with US approval – first president (10 years), 1946 Republic of Philippines o independent

4. What did your documents show about the war? A B C D

5. The Brutal War Between January and June 1902, the Senate conducted hearings on the Philippine War Americans had become outraged at the reports of how American soldiers were treating Filipinos. The result of the hearings: In April 1902, Lieutenant General Miles’ report on Army atrocities and torture in the Philippines was released. General Miles condemned General J. Franklin Bell for his policy of reconcentration, calling it “a direct violation of the law.” President Roosevelt was enraged that Miles publicly criticized the Army and General Miles retired in August.

6. “K New York Journal, May 5, 1902 “Criminals because they were born Ten Years Before We Took the Philippines”

7. Why does brutality happen? Doc A Doc B Doc C Doc D

8. Comparing Attitudes How does McKinley justify America’s actions in the Philippines? Do you agree with him? What does Twain’s satire show about anti-imperialist attitudes? Do you agree with him?

9. When you are done, answer the following questions on the back: 1.Which hypothesis do you find most convincing based on the evidence given? Explain why. 2.Is there any bias that should be identified in the documents that could discredit them? 3.What other information would you like to know in order to figure out why this occurred? 4.Do you have a different hypothesis about why this type of brutality occurred? Explain.

10. US History IIAnalyzing Atrocities in the Philippines Source/s & Explanation Hypothesis #1: American soldiers who treated Filipino insurgents with cruelty were simply following orders. Hypothesis #2: American soldiers who treated Filipino insurgents with cruelty thought Filipinos were less than human. Hypothesis #3: American soldiers who treated Filipino insurgents with cruelty were getting revenge for how Filipinos treated them. AQuote: B C D

11. US History IIAnalyzing Atrocities in the Philippines Document Source & DateSummarize the document & pick one quote that you think best captures the brutality of the war. Based on the document, why did so many atrocities occur during the Filipino- American Conflict. Pick a quote that illustrates your point. A B C D

12. Answer on a separate piece of paper: 1.Based on the documents, describe the Filipino-American War? 2.What did you find the most disturbing about the Filipino-American War? 3.After reading all four documents, what do you think was the main reason for so much brutality during the Filipino-American War?