How did the Philippine-American War (1899–1902) differ from the Spanish-American War?
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Correct answer: It was a longer, bloodier conflict involving guerrilla warfare
After the U.S. refused to grant independence to the Philippines, Emilio Aguinaldo led a rebellion against American rule. The war was brutal, lasted three years, and caused significantly more deaths than the conflict with Spain.
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