History of the Philippines (1565–1898)
Okay kiddo, let's talk about the history of the Philippines from 1565 to 1898.
A long time ago, in 1565, some guys from Spain came to the Philippines. They wanted to spread Catholic religion and also take control of the land. They were led by a man named Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. He established settlements and made friends with some of the native people.
But not all of the native people liked the Spanish. They fought back against them. One famous rebellion was led by a man named Francisco Dagohoy. He and his followers fought against the Spanish for 85 years!
During this time, things started to change for the native people. They were forced to convert to Christianity and adopt Spanish culture. Some were even sent to work in mines or on farms. This wasn't very nice, was it?
In the 1800s, the Philippine Revolution began. Many people wanted to be free from Spanish rule. One famous leader was named Jose Rizal. He wrote books and letters about freedom and equality. But the Spanish didn't like it and they executed him.
The revolution continued and in 1898, the Philippines declared independence from Spain. But that didn't last very long, because the Americans came and took over the Philippines. But that's a story for another time!
A long time ago, in 1565, some guys from Spain came to the Philippines. They wanted to spread Catholic religion and also take control of the land. They were led by a man named Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. He established settlements and made friends with some of the native people.
But not all of the native people liked the Spanish. They fought back against them. One famous rebellion was led by a man named Francisco Dagohoy. He and his followers fought against the Spanish for 85 years!
During this time, things started to change for the native people. They were forced to convert to Christianity and adopt Spanish culture. Some were even sent to work in mines or on farms. This wasn't very nice, was it?
In the 1800s, the Philippine Revolution began. Many people wanted to be free from Spanish rule. One famous leader was named Jose Rizal. He wrote books and letters about freedom and equality. But the Spanish didn't like it and they executed him.
The revolution continued and in 1898, the Philippines declared independence from Spain. But that didn't last very long, because the Americans came and took over the Philippines. But that's a story for another time!