| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 20N.3op3.HL.TZ0.10 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Asia and Oceania) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Examine | Question number | 10 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 5: Colonialism and the development of nationalism in South-East Asia (c1750–1914)
Examine the effects of the Spanish-American War (1898) in the Philippines.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates consider the interrelationship between the Spanish-American War and its effects on the Philippines. Effects may extend beyond the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may refer to the removal of Spanish rule from the islands, and the political, social and economic impact of this may be considered. The war also marked the emergence of the US as a power in the region, as the Philippines became a part of the United States. Military force was used by the US to put down rebellions by the Filipinos who had hoped to achieve independence after the end of Spanish rule. The Spanish-American War and its aftermath delayed Philippine independence until after the Second World War. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates consider the interrelationship between the Spanish-American War and its effects on the Philippines.
