Philippines
Filipino culture is very influenced by the Spanish conquest which began mid-millenium. Many of the traditions of the Phillipines are actually Spanish traditions. The food is a combination of Asian and Spanish cuisine, and the language is made up of Spanish, English, and a touch of Japanese. »Annual visits of "Manila Galleon" to Mexico maintains European contact »Filipinos driven to high mountains »Intricate stone terracing techniques developed for flatland farming on slopes »Limited success in protection from Spanish land-owning aristocracy Early 1800’s Spain loses Central and South American colonies Spanish economy development attempts unsuccessful »Warlike Moros (Muslims) in southern islands gives difficulty Slow education and spread of European ideology Small group of educated Filipinos demand independence »Jose Raul, brilliant leader- executed by Spanish in 1896 during open Filipino anti-Spain revolt 1898 Some Filipino leaders ineffectively proclaim unofficial Republic »adopted European-style constitution »Spanish surrender to US. US interest is out of fear that another power ie. Germany will seize th
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