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What event prompted US Commodore George Dewey to dispatch six battleships from Hong Kong to the Philippines?
What event prompted US Commodore George Dewey to dispatch six battleships from Hong Kong to the Philippines?
- The outbreak of the Spanish-American War (correct)
- A request from the Filipino leader Aguinaldo
- A threat from the Spanish Admiral Patricio Montojo
- The establishment of the American headquarters in Hong Kong
Where did US Commodore George Dewey initially set up the American headquarters in anticipation of heightened hostilities between the US and Spain?
Where did US Commodore George Dewey initially set up the American headquarters in anticipation of heightened hostilities between the US and Spain?
- Luzon
- Hong Kong (correct)
- The Philippines
- Manila Bay
What was the outcome of the battle of Manila Bay in terms of the Spanish fleet?
What was the outcome of the battle of Manila Bay in terms of the Spanish fleet?
- The Spanish fleet was destroyed in just five hours (correct)
- The Spanish fleet was severely damaged but not destroyed
- The Spanish fleet retreated to Hong Kong
- The Spanish fleet was able to defeat the American forces
How many soldiers were stationed in the Philippines by July 1898?
How many soldiers were stationed in the Philippines by July 1898?
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Which of the following regions was still under Spanish control by June 1898?
Which of the following regions was still under Spanish control by June 1898?
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Who led the Spanish forces during the battle of Manila Bay?
Who led the Spanish forces during the battle of Manila Bay?
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What was the approximate number of Spanish soldiers killed during the battle of Manila Bay?
What was the approximate number of Spanish soldiers killed during the battle of Manila Bay?
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What was the condition of the American forces after the battle of Manila Bay?
What was the condition of the American forces after the battle of Manila Bay?
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