Spain gave up Guam, Puerto Rico, its possessions in the West Indies, and the Philippines in exchange for a U.S. payment of $20 million.After the U.S. declared war on Spain, Aguinaldo saw a possibility that the Philippines might achieve its independence; the U.S. hoped instead that Aguinaldo would lend his troops to its effort against Spain.He returned to Manila on May 19, 1898 and declared Philippine independence on June 12.Revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 22, 1869, in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. In 1898, he achieved independence of the Philippines from Spain and was elected the first president of the new republic under the Malolos Congress.
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If I'm thinking right and remember correctly the answer to this question is D: One that was balanced so that it could govern, but not oppress, the people.
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imposing taxes
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I had this on study island and the answer was c. imposing taxes (for me)
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It was the first armed war.
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D. only owners of large plantations
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The House of Burgesses was established in 1619. When Sir George Yeardley returned from England with order to change the colony from a military (martial law) to legislative assembly. Hence, it was the first assembly in American colony.
The members of Burgesses were elected specifically, as only white wealthy men with large plantations and properties were able to elect the members.
