Filipinos initially welcomed US rule as a relief from Spanish colonialism, but resistance grew as they realized US intentions were not purely benevolent. The Philippine-American War ensued, resulting in widespread casualties and destruction. Some Filipinos collaborated with the US, leading to a complex and divided response within the Filipino population.
The US reacted harshly to the Filipinos' response by launching a brutal military campaign to suppress the Philippine insurrection. The US saw the Filipinos' desire for independence as a threat to American control and interests in the region, leading to a violent and protracted conflict.
The aim of the Filipinos in resisting the Americans during the Philippine-American War was to fight for independence and sovereignty from US colonial rule. They sought to protect their culture, traditions, and way of life from foreign domination.
The Spaniards introduced the custom of having siestas to the Filipinos.
As of 2019, there were approximately 4.2 million Filipinos living in the United States. They make up one of the largest groups of Asian Americans in the country.
The Spanish treated Filipinos harshly during their colonization, imposing forced labor, high taxes, and cultural suppression. They also converted many Filipinos to Christianity while depriving them of their native beliefs. The Spanish rule in the Philippines lasted for over three centuries until the country gained independence.