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.

1. Block 3

2. Philippines
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3. Political Cartoon
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4. 2 Major Persons 
President: Beningo Vice President: Jejomar
Aquino III Binay

5. Map
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6. Why the US wanted to
control the area 
 The crucial location of the Philippines in Southeast
Asia.
 Needed it both as a new market for Asia, due to the
surplus of goods within it.