Question

What policy did the United States adopt toward the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

Answer 1

Answer:

granted the Philippines independence but reserved the right to intervene in the nation if U.S. interests were at stake the United States suppressed a Filipino independence movement in order to retain control of the islands

Answer 2

Answer:

The United States granted the Philippines independence but reserved the right to intervene in the nation if U.S. interests were at stake.