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Although colonized by Spain for over 300 years, the Philippines never became a Spanish-speaking nation, unlike Latin America. Why is that?

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How did the Philippines go from second richest country in Asia to a third world nation?

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How did Christianity/Catholicism become so ingrained in colonial Europe despite not originating in the continent?

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Why did the Philippines never become a completely Spanish speaking country?

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Why is Spanish not the national language of the Philippines?

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Why did the Philippines never become a completely Spanish speaking country?

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How did the Philippines go from second richest country in Asia to a third world nation?

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What led up to the Afghan war and why was it fought?

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How and why were the first royals chosen? Why do monarchies still matter today?

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How did Christianity/Catholicism become so ingrained in colonial Europe despite not originating in the continent?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Although colonized by Spain for over 300 years, the Philippines never became a Spanish-speaking nation, unlike Latin America. Why is that?	1769
How did the Philippines go from second richest country in Asia to a third world nation?	28
How did Christianity/Catholicism become so ingrained in colonial Europe despite not originating in the continent?	19
Why did the Philippines never become a completely Spanish speaking country?	9
Why is Spanish not the national language of the Philippines?	5
Why did the Philippines never become a completely Spanish speaking country?	5
How did the Philippines go from second richest country in Asia to a third world nation?	4
What led up to the Afghan war and why was it fought?	1
How and why were the first royals chosen? Why do monarchies still matter today?	1
How did Christianity/Catholicism become so ingrained in colonial Europe despite not originating in the continent?	1