Why did the united states want to gain control of the philippines?

The islands would increase the U.S. presence in the Pacific. - Apex

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity

the crusaders are identified in the painting;

c. by the red crosses on their backs