Following the cessation of major hostilities in the Philippine-American War, the United States faced the complex challenge of establishing a stable civil government in the archipelago. This transition marked a pivotal moment in Philippine history, moving from military rule to a form of civil administration under American authority. At the heart of this administrative structure…
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Shift from Military to Civil Rule: American Colonial Philippines (1898-1902)
Introduction The period between 1898 and 1902 represents a critical juncture in Philippine history, marking the formal transition from centuries of Spanish colonial rule to the era of American control. This four-year span witnessed not only the end of the Spanish-American War and the controversial acquisition of the Philippines by the United States but also…
Economic Ties Between America and the Philippines During Colonial Rule
The narrative of American colonial rule in the Philippines, spanning from the turn of the 20th century until the islands gained full independence in 1946, is inextricably linked to its economic dimensions. More than just a political or military undertaking, the period fundamentally reshaped the Philippine economy, integrating it deeply into the American market and…
Language and Education Reforms in the Philippines Under American Rule
The transition of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule to American Rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a dramatic shift in the archipelago’s trajectory. While the military conflict was significant, perhaps one of the most enduring and transformative aspects of the American occupation was the implementation of sweeping Language and Education…
Exploring the American Period in the Philippines: A Historical Overview
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,…
The Philippine-American War: Forgotten Struggles, Enduring Impact
The late 19th century marked a period of seismic shifts in global power dynamics, none more impactful for the Philippines than the transition from over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule to an unexpected and brutal conflict with a new rising power: the United States. Often overshadowed by the brevity of the Spanish-American War that…
Navigating the Taft Era: William Howard Taft and the Philippines 🇵ðŸ‡
Is your lolo always going on about the good ol’ days under Governor Taft? Or maybe you’re just trying to understand that chunky chapter in your Philippine History textbook? Whatever brought you here, let’s dive into the world of William Howard Taft, the first American Governor-General of the Philippines. William Howard Taft: The Big Man…