Question

question 8 of 10
what did the united states do with the philippine islands after the war?
a. they occupied the philippines.
b. they granted independence to the philippines.
c. they made the philippines into an american state.
d. they allowed spain to re - take the philippines.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The US had occupied the Philippines earlier (e.g., after the Spanish - American War), but after World War II, the focus was on granting independence, not continued occupation.
• Option B: After World War II, the United States granted independence to the Philippines. The Philippines became an independent republic on July 4, 1946.
• Option C: The Philippines was never made into an American state. It was a territory and then became independent.
• Option D: Spain had already ceded the Philippines to the US after the Spanish - American War, and the US did not allow Spain to re - take the Philippines.

Answer:

B. They granted independence to the Philippines.