The document discusses the Philippines and contains a political cartoon depicting President Beningo Aquino III and Vice President Jejomar Binay. It also includes a map and explains that the US wanted to control the Philippines due to its crucial location in Southeast Asia and as a new market for US goods in Asia.
6. Why the US wanted to
control the area ï‚–
ï‚™ The crucial location of the Philippines in Southeast
Asia.
ï‚™ Needed it both as a new market for Asia, due to the
surplus of goods within it.