Question

Which major event of the Spanish-American War occurred in the Philippines?

A The US battleship USS Maine sunk.
B The US supported rebels against the Spanish.
C The US defeated the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay.
D The US defeated the Spanish fleet at Santiago Bay.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C: The US defeated the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay.

What was the Battle of Manila Bay?

The US Pacific Fleet led by Admiral George Dewey and the Spanish fleet led by Pascual Cervera engaged in naval combat in 1898 off the Philippine island of Luzon. The US navy won handily as a consequence, suffering no battle fatalities while capturing or scuttling every Spanish ship. After fifty years, the Philippines became a US possession.

Thank you,

Eddie