Question

Why did the United States become involved in the Philippines’ affairs? to help establish a democracy in preparation for independence to fight the Spanish-American War to create a base there during World War II to fight a dictatorship there

Answer 1

To fight the Spanish-American War. From 1899 until 1902 the United States fought against Spain to take control of Spain's colonies. Spain was defeated and the United States kept the control of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines which was a big loss for Spain but gave the U.S. a better control of the Caribbean and the Asian South-Eastern regions.

Answer 2

To fight the Spanish-American War