USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Led by Emilio Aguinaldo (1869-1964), the 1896 revolt carried the Filipinos to an anticipated war with Spain and an unanticipated war with the United States.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1896, Filipino nationalists revolted against Spain in the Philippine Revolution, largely organized by the militant Katipunan group, led by Emilio Aguinaldo, who emerged as prominent military and political leader.

Detailed explanation-3: -After the U.S. declared war on Spain, Aguinaldo saw a possibility that the Philippines might achieve its independence; the U.S. hoped instead that Aguinaldo would lend his troops to its effort against Spain. He returned to Manila on May 19, 1898 and declared Philippine independence on June 12.

Detailed explanation-4: -Emilio Aguinaldo dedicated himself to Philippine independence, leading a rebellion against Spain in 1896. In 1899 Aguinaldo became president of the first Philippine Republic, but the United States refused to recognize the new government.

Detailed explanation-5: -On February 4, 1899, just two days before the U.S. Senate ratified the treaty, fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than a change in colonial rulers.