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Becoming America

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Feb 13, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Philippine-American War

  • The US took the Philippines from Spain after the Spanish-American War, leading to a new fight for Filipino independence.
  • This war, lasting until 1913, resulted in the deaths of approximately 750,000 people.
INSIGHT

Imperial Expansion and Identity Crisis

  • The U.S. annexation of Guam, Hawaii, and the Philippines triggered an identity crisis.
  • The expansion led to a reassessment of the nation's identity and place in the world.
INSIGHT

Shift in Name

  • The name "America" for the United States gained popularity after the Spanish-American War.
  • Before 1898, using "America" was often corrected; afterward, using "United States" was.
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