Tydings–McDuffie Act

The Tydings–McDuffie Act, passed in 1934, was a U.S. law that set the framework for the Philippines' transition from American colony to independent nation. It provided for a 10-year period of self-governance by Filipinos, during which they could establish their own government and prepare for independence. After this period, the Philippines would become fully independent, free from American control. The law also established trade and political arrangements between the U.S. and the Philippines, aiming for a gradual move toward Filipino sovereignty while maintaining certain economic ties.