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War in the Philippines:
After the victory in Cuba, the U.S. Navy took the Philippines from Spain with little resistance. The fight arose with the native Filipinos, who sought their independence. The National guard played a big role in holding the islands, especially units from the Western and Midwestern states. With most of the U.S. army in the Caribbean, three-quarters of the first U.S. troops to fight in Asia were from the National Guard. Filipino freedom fighter, the Insurrectos, waged a bold guerrilla-based war. The U.S. prevailed, but many tropical diseases, including malaria, killed thousands of soldiers. The victories against Spain established the United States as a world power and enhanced its standing and prestige around the world. |