Question

why did rebels in the philippines fight against the united states after spain lost the spanish - american war?
the rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by us companies.
the rebels were upset because the united states would not allow them to practice their native religions.
the rebels were fighting for their independence because the united states did not give it to them.
the rebels wanted to become allies with china rather than with the united states.

Explanation:

After the Spanish - American War, the Philippines was transferred from Spanish control to US control. The Filipino rebels were fighting for their independence. The first option is incorrect as the rebels' main goal was not to take over US - owned plantations. The second option is wrong because the US did not prevent them from practicing their native religions. The fourth option is incorrect as there was no major push to ally with China instead of the US. The key reason was that the US did not grant the Philippines independence, so the rebels fought for it.

Answer:

The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.