American Territorial Period (1898-1946)
The Filipinos initially saw their relationship with the United States as that of two nations joined in a common struggle against Spain. As allies, Filipinos had provided the American forces with valuable intelligence and military support. However, the United States later distanced itself from the interests of the Filipino insurgents. Aguinaldo was unhappy that the United States would not commit to paper a statement of support for Philippine Independence. Relations deteriorated and tensions heightened as it became clear that the American were in the Islands to stay.
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