Question

why did the philippines help the united states fight the spanish during the spanish - american war?
it was trying to assert its independence from spain.
it was forced to since it was controlled by the united states.
it was believed that helping would make the united states grant the philippines independence.
it wanted to make a good impression on the nation that controlled it.

Explanation:

During the Spanish-American War, Filipino revolutionaries had already been fighting for independence from Spain. They allied with the U.S. with the belief that aiding the U.S. would lead to the U.S. recognizing and granting Philippine independence, as they saw the U.S. as a potential ally against Spanish colonial rule. The other options are incorrect: the Philippines was not controlled by the U.S. during the war (control came after), and the core motivation was tied to securing their own independence, not just making an impression or being forced.

Answer:

It was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.