American colonization in the philippines

Escolta, Philippine American War

From its vicious occupation in the early 20th century to its military bases in the present, the US has long had a brutal, domineering relationship with the Philippines. And crucially, it’s depended on the labor of colonized Filipinos themselves.

U.S. Army's Philippine Scouts, circa. 1910

The Philippine Insurrection took place from 1899-1902. The insurrectionists quickly turned to guerilla tactics, including surprise hit and run attacks and the use of snipers and booby traps...

The American colonization’s contribution to the Philippine literature, culture, religion and tradition.

(Photo from The Scrapbook of Clyde Tavenner)

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Soldiers marching in Manila 1890s

American troops in the Philippines at the Golden Eagle bar in Manila

Death of Magellan in the Philippines

#Philippine_History . ____ . The Benavides monument at the University Sto. Tomas building in Intramuros, circa 1890

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Emilio Aguinaldo declaration of independence

Learn little-known things about the precolonial period in the Philippines, which is probably the closest thing we ever had to a Golden Age.

The document discusses the impact of American colonization on Philippine art and culture following the 1896 revolution. It highlights key figures such as Fabian dela Rosa and Fernando Amorsolo, who influenced Filipino painting styles and introduced modernism through artists like Victorio C. Edades and Carlos 'Botong' Francisco. Additionally, it explores the evolution of sculpture with artists like Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva, emphasizing a transition from classical to modernist…

Climax of the Battle of Binakayan, Cavite