Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen

How does the author briefly describe the colonial history of the Philippine islands in Part 1, Chapter 5?

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Asked by Cat on 25 Nov 04:45

Last updated by Cat on 25 Nov 04:59

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Answered by Cat on 25 Nov 04:59

The Philippine islands were "discovered" by Spanish colonialists and ruled by them for over 370 years. Then the Americans declared itself the rightful owner of the islands for about 50 years.