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From 1898 until the Wilson administration began the gradual movement toward Philippine independence, the US ruled the Philippines as a colony with no long term plan for independence or statehood. Suppose for what ever reason the US keeps its status quo policy towards Philippines. During this time both pro independence and pro union(statehood)parties emerge. In the end the Philippines choose union with the US.

What effect does this have on US policy in South East Asia(Vietnam, Indonesia)? Implications for US domestic policy as well(the Philippines would have the largest number of members in the house of representatives).
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