What did the tydings-mcduffie law do?

The Tydings-McDuffie Act, enacted in 1934, was a U.S. law that established a process for the Philippines to gain independence from American rule. It provided for a ten-year transition period during which the Philippines would be governed as a commonwealth, with increased self-governance. The act also limited Immigration from the Philippines to the United States, reflecting the racial and immigration policies of the time. Ultimately, it aimed to prepare the Philippines for full sovereignty, which was achieved in 1946.