Cherry Mea Bahoy BS IT3-A

ACTIVITY 1
In 100 words, reflect on the real intention of President Mckinley's Benevolent Assimilation; is it
for the interest of the Americans or the Filipinos?

The real intention of President Mckinley's Benevolent Assimilation; is for the

interest of the Americans. Following the treaty's signing, President Mckinley issued the
Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation, declaring that the "military government
maintained in Manila is to be extended to the entire Philippines islands and that the United
States government succeeds the sovereignty of the Spanish government over the
Philippines." he treaty was signed into law by the United States Congress on February 6,
1899, following a lengthy debate. The alliance had been completely betrayed. By deciding
to occupy the Philippines, President Mckinley effectively rejected the concept of declaring
war on Spain.

ACTIVITY 2
Write your understanding about the documentary film in 100 words.

On April 25, 1898, the United States Congress approved President McKinley's
request for a declaration of war against Spain. The reasons for the war were numerous, but
the most immediate were America's assistance in Cuba's ongoing conflict with Spanish rule
and the mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. It will be the first
overseas conflict fought by the United States, following campaigns in Cuba and the
Philippine Islands. Within the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded its long-standing colony of the
Philippines to America. On February 4, 1899, just a few days before the U.S.The Senate
ratified the treaty, preventing a conflict between American forces and Filipino nationalists
led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than an alternative in colonial
rulers. On December 10, 1898, the United States paid Spain $20 million to annex the entire
Philippine archipelago in Paris. Outraged Filipinos, led by Aguinaldo, prepared for war.
Furthermore, as he led American forces in putting down the rebellion, MacArthur was
thrust to the fore and distinguished himself within the area. The ensuing Philippine-
American War lasted three years and resulted in the deaths of over 4,200 Americans and
20,000 Filipino combatants. Violence, famine, and disease killed up to 200,000 Filipino
civilians.