During the Spanish-American War, the Filipinos were very active in the fight against the Spanish. Because of American actions, they were under the impression that they would gain independence at the end of the conflict. Towards the end of the Spanish-American War, on June 12, 1898, the Filipinos declared the Philippines an independent nation. When the war was over, the American government purchased the Philippines from Spain to, as President McKinley put it, "elevate, civilize, and Christianize them" (When the Americans arrived, they took control of Manila and designated a perimeter that Filipino rebels could On February 4, 1899, a Filipino attempting to cross American lines was shot and killed by an American soldier That night, there was an exchange of fire between the opposing armies The next day, Emilio. Aguinaldo, the head of the American armed forces, sent someone to explain that the shooting was against his orders and to propose a neutral zone, but General Otis of the United States refused. the war between the Philippines and the United States (World Future Fund). 1,000,000...