Question

what policy did the united states adopt toward the philippines after the spanish - american war? the united states suppressed a filipino independence movement in order to retain control of the islands. the united states provided military and economic support for the government in its fight against a rebel group. the united states granted the philippines independence but reserved the right to intervene in the nation if u.s. interests were at stake. the united states used its military presence in the philippines to force european powers to grant open access to trade with the islands.

Explanation:

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. took control of the Philippines from Spain. Filipino nationalists, who had been fighting Spanish rule, launched an independence movement. The U.S. responded with military force to suppress this movement and maintain colonial control over the islands, rather than granting immediate independence or acting as a supporter of an existing government against rebels in this context.

Answer:

The United States suppressed a Filipino independence movement in order to retain control of the islands