During this war, one commander issued the directive "you may (*) fire when ready, Gridley," and the U.S. won the battles of Las Guasimas and El Caney.
The American Anti-Imperialist League formed to oppose this war, which was encouraged by reports about the cruelty of "Butcher" Weyler. The USS Oregon sailed over fourteen thousand miles to participate in this war. During this war, one commander issued the directive "you may (*) fire when ready, Gridley," and the U.S. won the battles of Las Guasimas and El Caney. The U.S. emerged as a naval power by winning the battles of Santiago and Manila Bay during this war. For 10 points, name this war, sparked by the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, which resulted in the United States taking control of the Phillippines and Cuba.
The American Anti-Imperialist League formed to oppose this war, which was encouraged by reports about the cruelty of "Butcher" Weyler.
{Spanish}-{American} War