Aguinaldo's Revolution, also known as the Philippine Revolution, began in 1896 as a response to Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. Led by Emilio Aguinaldo and the Katipunan, a secret society, the movement aimed to gain independence and establish a democratic government. The revolution was marked by various battles and uprisings against Spanish forces. In 1898, the revolution culminated in the declaration of Philippine independence on June 12. However, the victory was short-lived as the Philippine-American War soon followed, leading to conflict with the United States, which had acquired the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. Aguinaldo continued to fight for independence until his capture in 1901.