Saturday, March 21, 2026

Collection of facts about the Philippine-American War

This post is a collection of facts about the Philippine-American War (1899-1902). There are 12 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • United States annexed the Philippines in 1898 after the Spanish-American War
  • Philippine nationalists proclaimed independence in 1898
  • First Philippine Republic established in 1899
  • Battle of Manila in 1899
  • Philippine forces engaged in guerilla tactics
  • Filipino civilians sent to concentration camps
  • Estimated 200,000 - 250,000 civilian deaths
  • Philippine President Emilio Aguinaldo captured in 1901
  • Fighting continued after the end of the war in 1902
  • Moro Rebellion (1902-1913)
  • Commonwealth of the Philippines established in 1934
  • Philippines gained independence in 1946