USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The ensuing Philippine-American War lasted three years and resulted in the death of over 4, 200 American and over 20, 000 Filipino combatants. As many as 200, 000 Filipino civilians died from violence, famine, and disease. The decision by U.S. policymakers to annex the Philippines was not without domestic controversy.

Detailed explanation-2: -About 23, 000 American military personnel and about 100, 000 Filipino soldiers were killed or captured.

Detailed explanation-3: -By the end of the war, 4, 200 American and 20, 000 Filipino combatants were dead. This is slight in comparison to the death toll of Filipino civilians. 200, 000 civilians fell to violence, famine, and disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -War ended in the Philippines, with more than 4, 200 U.S. soldiers, 20, 000 Filipino soldiers, and 200, 000 Filipino civilians dead.

Detailed explanation-5: -Representatives of Spain and the United States signed a peace treaty in Paris on December 10, 1898, which established the independence of Cuba, ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States, and allowed the victorious power to purchase the Philippines Islands from Spain for $20 million.