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Handout
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Battle of Manila Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the three reasons The Battle of Manila Bay is notable, the objectives of the battle, the preparations, and an extensive account of the battle itself.
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Handout
US Navy

Naval Historical Center: Battle of Manila Bay, 1 May 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief historical account and photographs and prints of the Battle of Manila Bay, a battle in the Spanish-American War. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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Article
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Life of Admiral George Dewey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the life history of Admiral George Dewey who led the attack in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war.
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Article
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Importance of Manila Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this account of the strategic importance of Manila to the U.S. in the late 1800s. The U.S. and the Philippines eventually went to war.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Admiral George Dewey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a concise biography of the hero of Manila Bay.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: George Dewey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from the Library of Congress, gives an overview of the military life of George Dewey and the part he played in the Battle of Manila Bay.