How did the status of the Filipinos in the field of governance change when Spain implemented the political changes in the country?

The Philippines was ruled under the Mexico-based Viceroyalty of New Spain. After this, the colony was directly governed by Spain. Spanish rule ended in 1898 with Spain's defeat in the Spanish–American War. The Philippines then became a territory of the United States.

b.

jim crow laws were enacted in northern states.

the answer is a. since they were a huge producer of cotton and wanted the most money for it.