The correct answer is A) The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them. The Philippine's were in a constant struggle to gain independence after the Spanish stopped ruling the country. This led to the Philippine-American War, and even after both wars officially ended, some rebel groups continued to fight American soldiers. Many civilians died from starvation and disease in comparison to warfare deaths and English became the national language, instead of Spanish.
The American Revolutionary War, the Declaration of Independence, and the birth of the two-party system — this is a pivotal period in American history.
Answer: Increased for the first blank and decreased for the second.
