America and the Phillipines (jul 1, 1853 – jul 1, 1902)

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The United States also received the Philippines from Spain. The U.S. pays Spain 20 million for it
The U.S. criticized Spain for suppressing revolution in Cuba
When a revolt breaks out in the Philippines, the United States does the same thing
In 1899 a war was fought between U.S. troops and Philippine rebels. It finally ends in 1902, with the Philippines finally becoming an American territory
Commodore Perry
Naval officer who entered Tokyo bay in 1853 to convince the Japanese to trade with the U.S.

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