Question

True or false: America granted the Philippines their independence directly after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation: Yes, the Philippines was granted freedom after the Spanish-American war. But, the Spanish-American war ended on December 10, 1898. The Philippines was granted full independence until July 4, 1946, becoming the Republic of the Philippines, by the US. Though, in 1935 the Philippines elected a president, with US approval.