The Colonization of the Philippines
In Grade 5, my students inquired on the Colonization of the Philippines. We looked into how different colonizers: the Spaniards, Americans, and the Japanese colonized the Philippines and their effect on early culture, society, economy, and politics. Below you will find samples of student reflections and projects.
The American colonization of the Philippines
Commonwealth and Philippine Nationalism
The Philippine Independence Missions
The Japanese colonization of the Philippines
The Philippines under the Japanese
The end of World War II and its effect on the Philippines