Why did the United States become involved in the Philippines' affairs?

A. to help establish a democracy in preparation for independence
B. to fight the Spanish-American War
C. to create a base there during World War II
D. to fight a dictatorship there

The U.S. became involved in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War, with intentions of establishing a democratic governance as a precursor to independence. This led to the Philippine-American War, highlighting the complexities of U.S. colonial policies. Ultimately, the Philippines achieved independence from the U.S. in 1946. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The U.S. became involved in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War in 1898, aiming to prepare the islands for democratic governance and eventual independence. This involvement led to the Philippine-American War as Filipinos resisted American control, culminating in their independence in 1946. Therefore, the correct choice is A: to help establish a democracy in preparation for independence.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-09