Question

Why were the first shots of the Spanish-American War fired in the Philippines rather than in Cuba?

A.The Filipinos began a rebellion against their Spanish rulers as soon as the United States entered the war against the Spanish.

B. The Declaration of War allowed the American fleet to sail to the Caribbean only after Spanish fleet in the Philippines had been defeated.

C. Realizing the strategic value of the Philippines, the United States ordered a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet as soon as war was declared.

D. Anticipating a defeat in the Caribbean, the Spanish tried to capture new territories in Asia, attacking the Philippines once war had been declared.

Answer 1

B im not sure though

Answer 2

Really? I thought it is A.

Answer 3

well let me look for some info

Answer 4

here use this. http://www.learner.org/courses/amerhistory/pdf/Philippine-War_L-One.pdf

Answer 5

Woah, more reading @_@

Answer 6

sorry. im not up to it. the only stuff i ate and drank was amp and kit kats for the past 2 days

Answer 7

did you figure it out yet?

Answer 8

i think its A.

Answer 9

i just think b makes sense. idk my brain is fried and abs are asking for a workout ima go msg if you need more help

Answer 10

I can't find the answer. It kept talking about president on and on. -3-

Answer 11

it was between A and B but the answer A makes more sense

Answer 12

I found something. I think gray is right. ;o

Answer 13

With war declared, the United States prepared to send troops to Cuba. U.S. military leaders drew up plans to attack other Spanish holdings as well. Commodore George Dewey was commander of the U.S. naval fleet in Asia. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt told him that if war broke out, the United States needed to be ready. Once Dewey received the news that war had been declared, he ordered his fleet to Manila Bay in the Philippines. This chain of islands, east of Vietnam between the Philippine and South China seas, had been a Spanish possession since the 1500s.

On May 1, 1898, Dewey's fleet attacked the Spanish fleet in Manila Harbor and defeated it. The Spanish lost around 400 men, while the U.S. Navy lost none. Dewey then attacked the Filipino capital of Manila, assisted by the Filipino rebel army led by Emilio Aguinaldo. The Filipino rebels took the capital, and Spanish forces surrendered on August 14, 1898.

Answer 14

@family107 What did you think?

Answer 15

i still think its A

Answer 16

what do you think it is?

Answer 17

Between A and B. D: So confusing, lol.

Answer 18

its not c or d so its leaves A or B

Answer 19

still i just got back u still dont have it?

Answer 20

ya so i just read way to much and i'm sure its A now ;)

Answer 21

*Sighs* :I

Answer 22

well when all else fails. go with the best looking one. me gtg

Answer 23

Alright, thanks for help. (:

Answer 24

sure gray,, https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&ved=0CC0QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSpanish%25E2%2580%2593American_War&ei=5nRkUtLLKKSAiwKBhoHwDA&usg=AFQjCNFFPwCDsqyfQhSdSXnWUCTsy0A-Ow

Answer 25

Thank you. (:

Answer 26

no i was joking but did you figure it out? sorry but im only a sophomore. i cant really help that much

Answer 27

i know you were Haha, and if i helped your welcome

Answer 28

i think we both did. :)

Answer 29

i never said you didn't gray,Later

Answer 30

nah i didnt say that you did lol

Answer 31

to old for you gray, bye makeAwish

Answer 32

Bye guys. (:

Answer 33

wow i wasnt even hitting on her?

Answer 34

i told makeawish i got a gf in the works so i was jsut trying to be friendly...

Answer 35

CORRECTION!!! the answer was A
Realizing the strategic value of the Philippines, the United States ordered a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet as soon as war was declared.
i just took the test