Several factors favored Philippine independence in the 1930s, including growing nationalist sentiments fueled by movements advocating for self-rule. The effects of the Great Depression prompted calls for economic independence and greater autonomy from American colonial rule. The passage of the Tydings-McDuffie Act in 1934, which provided a framework for a ten-year transitional period leading to full sovereignty, also bolstered independence efforts. Additionally, the rise of prominent leaders and political organizations advocating for independence played a crucial role in rallying public support.
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