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The Spanish-American War. Battles and Results. Where was the Spanish-American War fought?. Manila Bay-Philippine Islands in the Pacific Ocean Led by Commodore George Dewey. Where was the Spanish American War fought?. Santiago and San Juan Hill, Cuba (90 miles south of Florida)
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The Spanish-American War Battles and Results
Where was the Spanish-American War fought? • Manila Bay-Philippine Islands in the Pacific Ocean • Led by Commodore George Dewey
Where was the Spanish American War fought? • Santiago and San Juan Hill, Cuba (90 miles south of Florida) • Led by Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
What were the results of the Spanish American War? • The US emerged as a world power
What were the results of the Spanish American War? • Cuba gained independence from Spain
What were the results of the Spanish American War? • The US gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico