Ch. 7 Sec. 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Late 1800s American mindset
A
imperialistic
2
Q
What was General Valeriano Weyler’s nickname?
A
The “Butcher”
3
Q
What did the US decide to do with the Philippines?
A
voted in the treaty to annex the Philippines (February 6,1899)
4
Q
What happened when the US voted in the treaty to annex the Philippines in 1899?
A
-Filipinos very angry
-fought for years to get independence from
Spain and now ruled by United States
-Aguinaldo had already proclaimed himself president
- Therefore… fighting broke out
5
Q
What happened during the war?
A
- Filipinos used guerilla tactics
-60,000 American troops sent to put down revolt (which was 4Xs as many that were used in the Cuba)
6
Q
How long was the war?
A
3 years
7
Q
Who won the war?
A
US- Philippines stayed a US territory until 1946
8
Q
How many people died in the war?
A
250,000 Filipinos (mostly from disease) and 4,000 Americans
