Question

What role did Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders
play in the Spanish-American War?
A. They helped win the Battle of Santiago
in Cuba.
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B. They helped Admiral Dewey in the
Battle of Manila Bay.
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C. They single-handedly liberated Guam
from Spanish forces.
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D. They distracted Spanish forces off the
coast of the Philippines.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. They helped win the Battle of Santiago  in Cuba.

Explanation:

After the Spanish naval force was practically destroyed near Santiago de Cuba the U.S. Navy was recognized as one of the leaders in the world after this battle. But the Americans were reminded of the disorganization and low accuracy of firing at the beginning of the battle. The victory of the US forces succeeded in winning only because of the apparent superiority of the human forces and the almost complete lack of military training of the Spanish fleet.

A few days later the bombing of Santiago began. Among those who had the main in the siege where the Rough Riders. After the strong siege the city surrendered. In total, 24,000 Spanish soldiers surrendered in the south of the island. As early as August, the US military, along with the Cuban rebels, had completely captured Cuba.

Answer 2

Answer:

They helped win the Battle of Santiago

in Cuba.