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NidJazil, editor. “The Battle of Manila Bay.” WIkipedia, en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Manila_Bay?scrlybrkr=2ca9531b. Accessed 15 Mar. 2018.

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This image shows a ship being shot at by another ship

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The battle of Manila Bay was the battle that showed the Cubans that we actually meant to help

This battle also showed the Spaniards that we weren’t serious about helping to give the Cubans their independence

As well, the Battle helped to insure an ally in Cuba

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This is the flag of the Philippines after they gained their independence

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This battle was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War

This battle also led to the destruction of the Spanish fleet

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American forces trapped the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay

Forced the Spaniards to surrender their naval base

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Commander Dewey was a major role

Dewey was the commanding officer of the USS Maine

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Took place on May 1st 1989

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