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169. Freedom Fighters Betrayed: Colonising the Philippines
Jul 17, 2024
Daniel Immerwa, an expert on Filipino history, discusses the colonization of the Philippines post-Spanish-US war. Topics include betrayal of Filipinos, Emilio Aguinaldo's revolutionary fight against American imperialism, and the complexities of balancing expansion, democracy, and white supremacy during the acquisition of the Philippines by the US.
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- The Philippines honored the US in their new constitution and flag, but were betrayed in the brutal war against American imperialism.
- Racial attitudes and ideologies prevalent in 1898 justified the US brutal measures like the 'water cure' in the conflict with Filipinos.
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US Acquisition of Overseas Colonies in 1898
In the pivotal year of 1898, the United States witnessed a significant shift in its approach to territorial expansion by acquiring populated overseas colonies. This marked a departure from previous expansions, triggering a shift in the national attitude towards acquisition of lands with non-white populations, such as the Philippines.
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