The Mexican-American War, waged between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, helped to fulfill America's "manifest destiny" to expand its territory across the entire North American continent.
1. The king of Britain created unreasonable taxes
2. The colonist had to basically do whatever the king asked them to.. so they wanted to create their own government
Answer:
The events that took place in the century showed how disadvantageous it was for Filipinos to live under European domination and how big the country could be if it achieved independence and self-control. This generated a strong sense of nationalism and patriotism in Rizal and his countrymen.
Explanation:
In the 19th century Rizal was able to see how productive his country was, how charitable and hardworking his people were and how large and self-sufficient the nation could be. However, the country was exploited by European nations, by an inefficient government that diminished and limited the rights and freedoms of the people. This generated a feeling of nationalism, a patriotism that led him to fight for his land and promote the happiness and dominance of his nation.
