US Colonial Rule in the Philippines

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America's Colonial Rule in

the PhilippinesBy Sonia Aggarwal and Sophia Kalogeris

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Overview SummaryThe United States imperialize the Philippines during the 1800s,

planning to use it as a base to get closer to China, and ended up making a

much bigger impression. Over time, their rule over the Philippines startedto shape the people and land that the US had taken over to become more

Americanized and modern. This style of ruling, however, was very

different from that of other imperialist countries. This style is what made

the United States imperial rule so well known to our world today.

The United States had reasoning behind their imperialist move to thePhilippines, and their plan would be sought through until the end. The US

wanted to be close to China so they could explore and access the land.

Coincidentally, the Philippines are very close to China and create a great

base for making trips to the country whenever needed. On the other hand,

Japan decided to Imperialize because they wanted to enhance production,gain nationalism, and get raw materials and resources. This colonization of

the US and many other countries created waves with the people there and

sometimes did not create the most stable environments.

The United Stated did a lot that made the Filipinos angry, and caused

them to revolt. In the Philippines, Filipino's protests were smaller and

weaker because of the lack of elites to run the protests.

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They wanted a broader voice, however their lack of leadership and

organized rebellion made for many unsuccessful movements. However, in

places like Burma, their protests were larger and had more alliances to

sustain pressure for independence.

Another tactic the United States used to govern the Philippines was theirinfluence on education in the country. The US built in good education

opportunities in the Philippines so they could be more prepared for the

work throughout the world. Whereas other countries like the Dutch, sent

the highest class students to school in Europe, and lower class students

could not go to school. In the Philippines, the US made it so that they could

learn within their own country which made education convenient and

accessible for everyone.

One way that Americas imperialism in the Philippines differed from that

of other countries is by the way that America gained its imperialism. To

easily obtain rule over the Philippines, Americans said that the reason they

wanted the Philippine Islands was to help and improve the Philippines and

the way of life for the Filipinos whereas in other countries like the Dutch

(in Indonesia), British (in Burma), and French (in Vietnam), the imperialist

country openly ruled for their own benefits such as resources and land.

Also, in the Philippines, there was a class of people who did not mind the

American rule because of the positive change that they were bringing.

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But, in countries like Indonesia, Burma, and Vietnam, most of the population

did not want the imperialist country to rule. This is how the way America

gained imperialism was different from that of other countries.

Also, the way that America ruled as an imperialist country was

different from how other imperialist countries ruled. This is because

America tried to improve the Philippines by creating equality among

separate classes and working with the Filipinos. But, the Dutch, British,

and French tried to reform the native people of the countries they ruled

over. America had even promised eventual and complete independence tothe Filipinos when they ruled unlike the European imperialist countries,

who ruled as a monarchy or dictatorship.

The imperial rule of the United States over the Philippines created

much tension and anger that would leave lasting impressions on both

parties. The two opinionated nations did not always agree on laws orgovernment or rights, and this started many uproars. However, the United

States did provide decent education for the Filipinos which was unavailable

to any other country at the time. Overall, the United States created good

and bad action in the Philippines which resulted in a country fueled with

the motivation to become independent and one day finally have a voice oftheir own.

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Reasons Behind Imperialism-

US

The main reason

why America

wanted the

Philippine islands

was because they

are close to China.

This would allow the

U.S. to easily

access and exploit

China. This is a

picture of a map ofthe American travel

route from the

Philippine Islands to

China.

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Other countries were not as interested in establishing bases like the US was.

Japan imperialized other nations because they wanted to enhance industrial

production and accelerate nationalism. They also wanted to get raw materialsand resources. This image depicts the unique reasoning behind the US

imperializing Philippines, as they try to spread their philosophies to other

nations.

Reasons Behind Imperialism- World

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y -US

One way that America easily

gained imperialism in the Philippine

Islands was by saying that they

wanted the Philippines so that they

could improve the islands and thequality of life for the

Filipinos.Americans said that they

wanted to help the Filipinos and

that ruling the Philippines was a

"social mission". This is a cartoon

that shows an American man

clothing a Filipino boy, or making

him civilized.

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Way Imperialism Was Gained-World

Other imperialist

countries in the world

gained imperialism with

force and dictatorship.

They would openly rule

over other lands for

their own benefit and

profits such as gaining

land and resources. .

This is a picture of

British soldiers invadingBurma before it came

under their rule.

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Way Imperialist Country Ruled-USAmerica ruled the Philippines

by promising the Filipinos

that they would get

eventual independence.

America said that once

the Philippines were ready

to transition toindependence and rule

themselves, they would

give the Filipinos their

independence. But, that

never ended uphappening and the

Filipinos needed to fight

for independence. This

cartoon shows America

crushing the leader of theindependence movement,

W I i li t C t R l d

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Way Imperialist Country Ruled-World

Imperialist countriesaround the world

ruled openly as

dictators. They would

often try to reform the

natives instead oftrying to help them

and improve their

way of life. In this

picture, John Bull,

who is often depictedas a character of

imperialism, is an

imperialist and

dictator over all of the

countries that Britain

ruled over.

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Unlike many other imperialist countries, the United States built in good education

opportunities in the Philippines. This education made the Filipinos more prepared for

the work throughout the world. The image below depicts a crowded classroom of

learning students at the University of the Philippines.

Influence of Imperialist on Education-US

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Other countries like Britain placed only the highest class students in school.

However, because they did not have their own schools, they often sent the students

to other countries to learn. Usually lower class students could not go to school, whichmade many native citizens resentful of the imperial rule. This image shows a small

class of British elite children that were in a British school in Burma.

Influence of Imperialist on Education-World

P I R i T I i li

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Protests In Reaction To Imperialism-

US

Filipinos protests were smaller and weaker because of the lack of elites to run

the protests. They wanted a broader voice within existing barriers, and tried

their best to make a significant movement in the Philippines. This image

depicts the small and unprepared army of the Philippines. The men do not

have proper uniforms and do not have a big enough group to make asi nificant im act.

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Protests In Reaction To Imperialism-

World

Other nations around the world did not have such a hard time with their protests. In places like Burma,

their protests were larger and had more alliances to sustain pressure for independence. Other places

had more radical or political demands as oppose to the Filipinos demand to be heard. This image

depicts a scene from the battle of Manilla, which may seem to show both sides to be completely

prepared and organized, however, history shows that in battles like this one the Filipinos were veryunorganized and seemed to be not fully trained for a formal battle.

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Article Source:

Boudreau, Vince, "America's Colonial Rule in the Philippines," inAmerican Compared: American

History in International Perspective, 1991.