Transcript Imperialism in the Philippines

Imperialism in
the Philippines
By: Greg Allinson, Natalie Lundgren,
Katie Vaughan
Period 6
Motivation for Imperialism
in the Region
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The United States motivation for Imperialism in the Philippines can be
categorized as economic, ideological, religious, political, and strategic
motivation.
• Economic motivation: opening new markets and trade
possibilities, wanted favorable balance of trade, needed to make
exports exceed imports, sought to expand foreign markets
• Ideological motivation: the belief that they were racially superior
to others, strong sense of nationalism during era known as the
Race of empire
• Religious motivation: sought to spread Christianity
• Political motivation: the urge to fulfill their destiny as a world
power by colonizing, looking for fresh land to conquer (islands in
warm oceans)
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Some Americans were against imperialism because they disliked the
idea of colonizing other nations (like British with the U.S.)
Spain seized the Philippines
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Catholic missionaries spread Christianity among Filipinos
Catholic Church gained power
Filipinos accused the church of abusing power
Suez Canal helped the economy of the Philippines by
making trade to Europe easier
Filipinos gained better education
How did the U.S. Gain control?
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Spain and the U.S. fought over Cuba’s
attempt to gain independence from
Spain.
The United States gained control of the
Philippines as a result of the SpanishAmerican war.
The Filipinos were unhappy that they
were being given to another country for
imperialist rule.
THE U.S. DID NOT RECOGNIZE
FILIPINOS AS INDEPENDENT!
The U.S. felt that the Philippines was too
uncivilized to govern themselves, so the
U.S. kept them under their control.
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The U.S. gave Spain $20 Million for control
of the Philippines.
What was the extent of U.S.
control?
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The U.S. ruled directly in
the Philippines.
A conflict of interest
existed between the U.S.
and the Filipinos as the
Americans wanted to have
an overseas empire and
the Filipinos wanted
freedom.
What were the effects of
imperialism on the native
population?
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There were positive and negative
effects of imperialism in the
Philippines.
Positive effects:
• public education established
• roads, railroads, and hospitals
were built
• The U.S. helped the Filipinos
when the Japanese occupied the
Philippines.
• The U.S. eventually helped the
Philippines become an
independent nation.
What were the effects of
imperialism on the nation?
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Negative effects: a bloody
war, the PhilippineAmerican War, arose as a
result of Filipino revolt
against American rule. Over
one million Filipinos died as
a result of the war.
The Philippines was left
without a strong leader and
suffered economically.
How was imperial power
removed?
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The Filipinos and Americans
fought the PhilippineAmerican War from 1899 to
1902, and the Americans
won.
Even though the Americans
won, they decided to help the
Philippines become an
independent nation.
On July 4, 1946, the
Philippines became an
independent nation.
What is the current status of
the Philippines?
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The Philippines was predicted to be the one of the
richest countries in Asia.
Instead of becoming the richest, they became the
poorest.
After World War II the Philippine economy did
poorly because during the rule of Ferdinand
Marcos, billions of dollars were spent on the
wrong things.
Since 2004, the government has taken action in
improving their economy.
Turn to page 432 in your textbook.
 Analyze the effects of imperialism.
Document in your notes
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Answer #1 & 2. (Write the Questions)
 Pg. 433 Discover hoe the U.S. gained
control of Hawaii
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