Question

What was the cause of death of the greatest number of American soldiers during the Spanish-American War?

Battle of Manila Bay

Battle of San Juan Hill

disease, including yellow fever

invasion of Puerto Rico

Answer 1

Diseases, such as yellow fever, were the number one cause of death and the actual enemies during the Spanish-American War. The war claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 American soldiers, but only a small amount actually died in combat. Meaning, the diseases were what actually killed most soldiers. So you answer is C, diseases such as yellow fever.