Filipino-American War
After breaking away from Spain, US soldiers tried to assert their dominance over the region which eventually lead to another war. This was caused by the nonrecognition of the Philippine Republic that was declared by Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy and the fact that US soldiers killed 3 Filipino soldiers. This war lasted 4 months over 3 years. Meaning after 300 years of revolts, 40 more months of warfare is added. The U.S bought the Philippines, Puerto Rico and several islands from Spain. The Philippines had been fighting the Spain for so many years that they had no intention of becoming a colony with another government. The war began in 1899. he first Philippine republic was the one who declared war. it ended at July,4 1902 by US president, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.