American Imperialism in East Asia – Reading Guide



The Filipino Rebellion – Reading Guide

EQ – How did the U.S. extend its influence in Asia?

Read pages 467 – 469 and complete the reading guide below.

1. As you read, construct a timeline below listing the following events:

-Spanish-American War -Filipino Rebellion -Emilio Aguinaldo captured

-Taft becomes governor -Jones Act is passed -Philippines becomes independent

2. How do you think the Filipinos felt when the United States joined the fight against Spain during the Spanish-American War? Why?

3. Why did hostilities erupt in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

4. Who led the Filipino rebellion against the U.S.? ___________________________

5. What type of warfare was used? ____________________

a. Define this type of warfare in your own words:

6. What tactics did the U.S. use as it tried to quell the rebellion? Why is this ironic?

7. How did Emilio Aguinaldo’s capture affect the rebellion? Why do you think this was the case?

8. After the rebellion was put down, who became governor of the Philippines? __________________

9. What did he do to help rebuild the Philippines?

10. What did the Jones Act, passed in 1916, state? When did the Philippines finally become independent?

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