)what policy did the united states adopt toward the philippines after the spanish-american war?
the united states granted the philippines independence but reserved the right to intervene in the nation if u. s. interests were at stake.
the united states suppressed a filipino independence movement in order to retain control of the islands.
the united states provided military and economic support for the government in its fight against a rebel group.
the united states used its military presence in the philippines to force european powers to grant open access to trade with the islands.