why is it necessary to talk about spaniards? when this is a story takes place in the philippines? what is there significance in the story?
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The time that the Philippines was under Spanish rule makes up a major part of their history. Spain had control of the Philippines for more than 300 years, so it’s no surprise that there are many Filipino customs, traditions, and cultural norms that can be traced back to the Spanish. They left their mark probably more so than any other foreign nation to which the Philippines was subjected.
Spain was one of the most powerful nations in the world around the 1500s. At this time, different nations would race each other to be the first to settle in and claim different areas. According to historians, there were three objectives for taking the Philippine islands. First and foremost, it was seen as an opportunity to spread the Roman Catholic church, which had become quite powerful in Europe. The other objectives may have been to gain wealth through the spice trade in Asia, and also to gain political power by conquering and laying claim to as many lands as possible.
A man from Portugal named Ferdinand Magellan, set sail under the Spanish flag, where he eventually discovered the Philippine islands. He was warmly received by some native tribes but conflict arose with others. He established Catholicism in some areas, including Cebu (where about 800 natives were baptized). Spain continued to send expeditions to the Philippines until 1564. Conflict and war erupted between the two nations. Spain eventually took the Philippines by force in battle, one island at a time, until the whole country was conquered. The Philippines remained under the control of the Spanish until 1898.
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