Imperialism: Debates

AP US History· difficulty 4/5

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.

  • D

    Was a brutal U.S. counterinsurgency that killed thousands of Filipinos as the U.S. asserted colonial control

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Explanation

Often overlooked compared to the Spanish-American War; raised serious anti-imperialist debate.

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