History
Jose Rizal insrired a revolt againstSpain in 1896. In 1899, Spain lost the war to the U.S. and they gained control over the Philippines. Japan invaded the Philippines in 1941, they stayed until the U.S. forces came back near the end of World War 2. The Philippines gained their independance from the United States on July 4, 1946 but maintained a military presence until 1992.