The close of the 19th century marked a dramatic turning point in Philippine history. Three centuries of Spanish colonial rule were drawing to a violent end, only to be immediately followed by the arrival of a new colonial power: the United States of America. The American Period in the Philippines, spanning from 1898 to 1946,…
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Unpacking Elihu Root’s Role in Philippine-American Colonialism 🇵ðŸ‡
Is your lolo (grandfather) always going on about the Americans and how things were “back in the day?” Do you ever wonder just how the U.S. got so involved in the Philippines in the first place? Ever hear whispers about a guy named Elihu Root? Well, buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the impact…