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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why did the U.S. annex the Philippines?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The U.S. decided to annex the Philippines because in order to become a power in the Pacific, the Philippine Islands were an important location for the US Naval fleet. The islands had become territory of the US following the Spanish-American War.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sweet thanks. I was literally about to close this question when you responded haha a but good, that's what I got

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright great! c:

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