- 1900- The U.S buys the Philippines from Spain after the Spanish American War.
- 1900- Philippines are handed to the U.S and the Filipino government is set up.
- 1901- Tension begins to build between the Philippines and America.
- 1901- Filipinos protest American rule.
- 1901- Filipino Leader captured and forced to end any hostilities.
- 1941- Japanese take control during the duration of WW 2.
- 1946- The Philippines finally gain Independence from the U.S.