Why did the philippines the united states fight the spanish during the spanish-american war? a) it was trying to assert its independence from spain. b) it was forced to since it was controlled by the united states. c) it was believed that would make the united states grant the philippines independence. d) it wanted to make a good impression on the nation that controlled it.

The correct answer is C)  It was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.

The Philippines helped the United States fight the Spanish during the Spanish-American War because it was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.

The United States declared war against Spain on April 21, 1898. George Dewy led the United States Navy to defeat the Spanish navy in the Philippines on May 1, 1898. Then, the American troops occupied the city and established its headquarters in the Presidio of San Franciso building. The Philippines helped the United States fight the Spanish during the Spanish-American War because it was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.

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