Triggered by the destruction of the USS Maine, For 10 points, name this 1898 war which saw Teddy Roosevelt lead the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill and Cuba gain its independence.
After winning a battle off Cavite, one commander in this war became the only man ever promoted to Admiral of the Navy. Another battle saw a "Flying Squadron" under the command of Rear Admiral Schley defeat Admiral Cervera, and the Ten Years' War was previously fought on one of the major theatres of this war. Before this war, tensions were inflamed by the de Lome letter, and notable victories for one side included El Caney, Santiago, and Manila Bay. Triggered by the destruction of the USS Maine, For 10 points, name this 1898 war which saw Teddy Roosevelt lead the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill and Cuba gain its independence.
After winning a battle off Cavite, one commander in this war became the only man ever promoted to Admiral of the Navy.
Spanish-American War