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Who commanded the U.S. Asiatic Squadron during the first battle of the Spanish-American War?
Who commanded the U.S. Asiatic Squadron during the first battle of the Spanish-American War?
- William McKinley
- George Dewey (correct)
- Patricio Montojo y Pasaron
- Theodore Roosevelt
What famous order did Commodore George Dewey give at the start of the Battle of Manila Bay?
What famous order did Commodore George Dewey give at the start of the Battle of Manila Bay?
- "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley." (correct)
- "Sink every Spanish ship!"
- "Remember the Maine!"
- "Don't give up the ship!"
Which body of water was defended by the Spanish squadron during the first battle of the Spanish-American War?
Which body of water was defended by the Spanish squadron during the first battle of the Spanish-American War?
- Havana Harbor
- Manila Bay (correct)
- Guantanamo Bay
- Santiago Bay
What was the name of the lead cruiser in the U.S. Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay?
What was the name of the lead cruiser in the U.S. Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay?
Approximately how long did the Battle of Manila Bay last?
Approximately how long did the Battle of Manila Bay last?
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Battle of Manila Bay
Battle of Manila Bay
First battle of Spanish-American War; US Asiatic Squadron defeated Spanish squadron in Manila Bay.
Commodore George Dewey
Commodore George Dewey
US Naval officer who famously said, 'You may fire when you are ready, Gridley'.
Patricio Montojo y Pasaron
Patricio Montojo y Pasaron
Spanish admiral commanding the squadron defending Manila Bay.
USS Olympia
USS Olympia
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Charleston and Monadnock
Charleston and Monadnock
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Study Notes
- The initial battle in the Spanish-American War took place on May 1.
- Commodore George Dewey initiated the battle with the famous command, “You may fire when you are ready, Gridley.”
- The Navy's Asiatic Squadron triumphed over the Spanish squadron in Manila Bay within six hours.
- Spanish Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron led the defense of Manila Bay.
- The American squadron included cruisers Olympia, Raleigh, Boston, and Baltimore.
- Gunboats Concord and Petrel were also part of the U.S. naval force.
- Revenue cutter McCulloch participated in the battle.
- Reinforcements for the U.S. squadron came from cruiser Charleston and monitors Monadnock and Monterey.
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Description
On May 1, the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron, led by Commodore George Dewey, decisively defeated the Spanish squadron in Manila Bay. The American squadron included cruisers Olympia, Raleigh, Boston, and Baltimore. The victory took place within six hours, marking a significant early triumph for the U.S.
