Question

why did the united states fight so hard to defeat the philippine guerrilla forces?
to gain a connection to the markets of china
to show spain that the united states was in control
to defeat the japanese
to protect americans in the philippines
what is direct rule?
officials rule the colony
local rulers were allowed to keep their authority and status in a new colonial setting
western officials replaced local elites to rule
imposed cultural norms to their colonies
what is indirect rule?
officials rule the colony
local rulers were allowed to keep their authority and status in a new colonial setting
western officials replaced local elites to rule

Explanation:

1. For the first question, the U.S. sought access to Asian markets (like China) via the Philippines, a key colonial goal.
2. Direct rule involves colonial powers replacing local elites with their own officials.
3. Indirect rule uses existing local rulers to govern under colonial oversight.

Answer:

1. to gain a connection to the markets of China
2. Western officials replaced local elites to rule
3. Local rulers were allowed to keep their authority and status in a new colonial setting