Question

Despite the official religion of the Philippines being ________, American missionaries were eager to win converts there and argued they needed to Christianize the Filipinos.

Answer 1

Answer:

The official religion was Catholicism.

Explanation:

American missionary activities came as a result of the deep rooted influence which Catholicism had in Philippine life, almost in all aspects. There also existed Protestant animosity for the Catholics. In order to influence Philippine life and move them away from the cultural influences of Spanish Catholic rule,  American missionaries received support from the U.S. Government as well.

Answer 2

Answer:

Roman Catholicism.

Explanation:

Roman Catholicism is the official religion of the Philippines.