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SPANISH-FILIPINO-AMERICAN
WAR
The Pack of Biak-na-Bato and the War Against America
3rd Part Series 2007 Update
Proclamation of Philippine Independence
After the killing of Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Revolution,
Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippne Independence in Kawit, Cavite
At the Malolos Congress, a Constitution was signed for the new Philippine
Government
The fight with Spain continued uintil the signing of the Pack of Biak-na-Bato
For P400,000, Aguinaldo was exiled to Hongkong with other members of
the Republic
An additional P400,000 was promised and P200,000 was left with the rebolutionarios
1. Filipino soldiers who are fighting the Spaniards
2. Retreat of Filipino army
3. insurgents surrenders in Boac, Marinduque
4. Signers of Pack of Biak-na-Bato
Spanish American war begun and invaded the Philippines under Commodore
Dewey.
Aguinaldo was asked to return to help fight Spain and was promised Independence.
The Filipinos rallied to General Aguinaldo’s call and joined the
fight against Spain.
When the Americans renege on their promise of Independence, the Filipinos
fought them.
5. American soldiers landing
6. American fighting Spanish soldiers
7. Spanish soldiers fighting back
8. Filipino soldiers advance against Americans
Spain surrenders the Philippines under the Treaty of Paris ceding the
Island
Thus begun the Philippine-American War for Independence and continued
the fight.
Because of superior arms and firepower defeat is inevitable soon
9. Superior Gatling Machine gun
10. American army enters Malolos
11. Malolos Church destroyed and burned
12. Wounded Filipino soldiers
13. The Unconquerable Moros
14. Huramentado or jihadist during this time
15. Our soldiers surrenders
16. 200,000 civilians & 16,000 filipino soldiers died
The Americans believed that the Filipinos are not ready for Independence.
There will be anarchy and chaos if left alone by themselves to govern.
Already at this stage, corruption is perceived with the Illustrado’s
in power.
They have to educate the Filipino People and prepare them to govern.
They then colonized the Philippines and prepare them for self-government.
17. The
Philippines Revolution
18. Philippine
National Heroes
In order to give our entire PRESENT GENERATION a complete
factual knowledge
We have included “Historical Articles” about our past history
We shall do this in every series of episodes which is interesting reading
for all.
Filipinos old and young should go back to learn about our history.
FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY AND OUR PEOPLE!
Our 4th Part Series – Peacetime Development under
the Americans
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