Philippine-American War Overview

The Philippine-American War followed the Spanish-American War, with debates over the annexation of the Philippines. The war began on February 4, 1899, when fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo. The conflict, lasting until 1902, involved conventional and guerilla warfare, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. The war ended with President Teddy Roosevelt's proclamation of amnesty on July 4, 1902. The war is a lesser-known chapter in American imperialism, marked by severe impacts on Filipino civilians.

What was one of the main reasons some U.S. policymakers supported the annexation of the Philippines?

• To prevent Germany or Japan from taking control

• To promote democracy worldwide

• To establish a military base in Europe

• To end the Spanish-American War

Who led the Filipino nationalists during the initial phase of the Philippine-American War?

• Jose Rizal

• Manuel Quezon

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What strategy did Filipino forces adopt after November 1899?

• Naval warfare

• Guerrilla warfare

• Air raids

• Trench warfare

When was Emilio Aguinaldo captured by American forces?

• July 4, 1902

• March 23, 1901

• February 4, 1899

• November 30, 1899

What action marked the official end of the Philippine-American War?

• The death of Emilio Aguinaldo

• President Roosevelt's proclamation of general amnesty

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The capture of Manila

Which U.S. President proclaimed a general amnesty to end the war?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• William McKinley

How many American soldiers were killed during the Philippine-American War?

• 20,000

• 4,200

• 10,000

• 50,000

What was one of the major causes of civilian deaths during the war?

• Cholera and malaria outbreaks

• Nuclear attacks

• Chemical warfare

• Air raids

What was the estimated number of Filipino combatants killed in the war?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 30,000

What was a significant long-term effect of the Philippine-American War?

• The Philippines became a U.S. state

• The U.S. withdrew from all overseas territories

• The war was largely forgotten in the context of American imperialism

• The Philippines gained immediate independence