The Philippine-American War (1899-1902)
- A
Was a swift, low-casualty campaign that ended within months of the first U.S. landings on Luzon and the surrounding islands
- B
Was a continuation of the Spanish-American War fought directly against Spain in Manila
- C
Was a peaceful transition in which Filipino leaders welcomed annexation by the U.S.
- Dcheck_circle
Was a brutal U.S. counterinsurgency that killed thousands of Filipinos as the U.S. asserted colonial control
Explanation
Often overlooked compared to the Spanish-American War; raised serious anti-imperialist debate.