Why did Emilio aguinaldo lead a rebellion against the US in 1898?

Emilio Aguinaldo led a rebellion against the United States in 1898 primarily because he and other Filipino nationalists sought independence from colonial rule after the Spanish-American War. Initially, Aguinaldo hoped the U.S. would support Filipino sovereignty, but when it became clear that the U.S. intended to annex the Philippines, he rallied resistance against American control. The desire for self-determination and national identity fueled the conflict, leading to the Philippine-American War.