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(Battle of Manila)

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(Physical Map of the Philippines)

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Rise in U.S. Imperialism

Created an alliance between U.S. and the Philippines

U.S. now had a bigger influence in Asia

First major battle of the Spanish-American War

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400 Spanish soldiers died

13+ American soldiers died and 30+ wounded

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American created a surprise attack on the Spanish squadron docked at Manila Bay

The Spanish squadron, which was under-supplied was destroyed

America occupied the bay after destroying the Spanish squadron

(“George Dewey”)

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May 1, 1898

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Born December 26, 1837 in Montpelier, Vermont

Was involved in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War

The commandar in charge of the U.S Asiatic Squadron that attacked Manila Bay in the Philippines

Was promoted from commander to admiral after destroying the Spanish squadron

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(“George Dewey”)

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(George Dewey)

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Manila Bay, Philippines

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The USS Maine exploded

U.S. Congress and citizens blamed Spain for the explosion and declared war

(“The Battle”)