Philippine Declaration of Independence

When US land troops arrived, the entire island of Luzon (the largest and main Philippine island) was in Filipino hands, apart from _________

The day that Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite. This is also the day that Philippine independence is celebrated today.

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June 12, 1898

Battle of Manila Bay - Comm George Dewey arrived in Manila and fought and defeated the Spaniards.

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May 1, 1898

Treaty of Paris - this treaty gave the US authority to govern the Philippines in exchange for $20MM given to the Spain. This further enraged the Filipinos.

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December 10, 1898

These were some of the compositions of writers who showed their objections to the Americans. They used metaphors and produced zarzuelas and dramas. These were Juan Abad, Aurelio Tolentino, and Juan Matapang Cruz. They were later imprisoned because of their compositions.

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Tanikalang Ginto, Kahapon Ngayon at Bukas, Hindi Ako Patay

How long was Spanish American war?

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16 weeks

What ends the Spanish war; gave Cuba independence

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Treaty of Paris

He was a Filipino leader who believed the United States would let the Philippines create their own government

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Emilio Aguinaldo

How long did the war between the Philippines and United States take place?

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Three years

How many Americans and Filipinos were killed in the Filipino American war?

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4000 Americans and at least 100,000 Filipinos were dead