Philippines--History--Revolution, 1896-1898

found: Britannica Macro.:v. 25, p. 546 (Philippine Revolution; began August 1896. In Dec. 1897 a truce was concluded. Independence was declared on June 12, 1898.)

found: World Book:v. 15, p. 408 (In Aug. 1896 Filipinos rose in revolt and declared themselves independent of Spain ... revolution spread through the islands.)

found: Welch, R.E. Response to imperialism, c1979:p. 10 (Although the origins of the Philippine revolution may be traced back to sporadic revolts against Spanish rule in the 17th century, its official date of origin is Aug. 1896.)

found: Zaide, G. Philippine history for high schools, 1978(Philippine Revolution, 1896-1898; a nation-wide struggle for independence broke out on Aug. 26, 1896; temporarily ended in Dec. 14-15, 1896; finally ended May 1, 1898, when Commodore George Dewey sank the Spanish fleet - the death knell of Spanish rule in the Philippines, June 12, 1898 - Proclamation of Independence in Kawit, Cavite; Philippine flag was unhurled and the national anthem was played for the first time.)