Battle of Manila Bay

When did the Battle of Manila Bay take place?

• May 1st, 1898

• May 1st, 1945

• August 13th, 1898

• February 4th, 1899

Who commanded the US Asiatic Squadron during the Battle of Manila Bay?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• George Dewey

• William McKinley

Who gave the order to attack Manila Bay without permission from higher officials?

• Commodore George Dewey

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• The Secretary of the Navy

What was the state of the Spanish forces in Manila Bay when the US Asiatic Squadron attacked?

• They were fully prepared for a naval battle.

• They were expecting an attack from a different direction.

• They were caught by surprise and unprepared.

• They had already surrendered before the battle began.

What was a significant long-term consequence of the Battle of Manila Bay for the United States?

• It led to the immediate independence of the Philippines.

• It marked the end of US naval power in the Pacific.

• It solidified the US's position as an imperial power in Asia.

• It resulted in a permanent alliance between the US and Spain.