Question

Later the defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Philippines ____________________.

• A. became an independent republic with a democratic constitution
• B. ceased to exist as a political entity becoming a string of independent islands
• C. fought against United State to gain independent but became a U.S. Colony
• D. stayed within the strategic orbit of Spain
• E. became the first satellite nation of the Soviet Union

Answer 1

The correct option is C fought against United State to gain independent but became a U.S. Colony

During Spanish American war, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo proclaim the independence of the Philippines after 300 year of Spanish rule. In the war America defeated Spain as a result of this, United States acquired Philippine territories which instigate a Philippine american war. on 4th July 1946 full independence was granted to the Republic of Philippines by the United States.