Admin What was the name of the cavalry unit who fought in a famous land battle in Cuba?
Rough Riders
The most famous of all the units fighting in Cuba, the “Rough Riders” was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in May 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry.
What US naval commander led American forces into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet?
U.S. Commodore George Dewey
U.S. Commodore George Dewey, in command of the seven-warship U.S. Asiatic Squadron anchored north of Hong Kong, was ordered to “capture or destroy” the Spanish Pacific fleet, which was known to be in the coastal waters of the Spanish-controlled Philippines.
Who led the Rough Riders to victory in Cuba over Spain?
Theodore Roosevelt’s
Among Theodore Roosevelt’s many lifetime accomplishments, few capture the imagination as easily as his military service as a “Rough Rider” during the Spanish-American War. America had become interested in Cuba’s liberation in the 1890s as publications portrayed the evil of Spanish Rule.
Who forced Cubans to relocate into concentration camps?
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| A | B |
|---|---|
| General Valeriano Weyler | This general forced Cubans to relocate to concentration camps, where thousands of them died. |
| Philippine islands | After the war, the United States paid 20 million dollars to Spain for the annexation of this land. |
Why was it important for the American troops to capture San Juan Hill?
The victory allowed the United States to begin a siege of Santiago de Cuba, which led to Spanish surrender and the end of the Spanish-American War. The American press was effusive in its praise of the United States forces.
Who was president when the United States and Mexico came close to war?
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| A | B |
|---|---|
| Panama Canal was built during his presidency | Theodore Roosevelt |
| During his presidency, the U.S. and Mexico came close to war | Woodrow Wilson |
| He led American forces into Mexico in pursuit of a Mexican revolutionary leader | John J. Pershing |
Who did the US send into Mexico to capture Villa What happened?
Pershing launched a punitive expedition into Mexico to capture or kill Villa and disperse his rebels. The expedition eventually involved some 10,000 U.S. troops and personnel. It was the first U.S. military operation to employ mechanized vehicles, including automobiles and airplanes.
Did American troops won the battle of San Juan Hill?
By the end of day of July 1, U.S. forces had taken both San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill. Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders got most of the credit for taking Kettle Hill but the victory belonged to all of the soldiers who charged up the hill including the 9th and 10th Cavalry.