August 13, 1898 American Forces Capture Manila

1. American forces captured Manila during what war in 1898?

Mexican War Spanish-American War Philippine-American War

2. What was the name of the naval battle that led to the American forces capturing Manila?

Battle of the Philippines Battle of Luzon Battle of Manila Bay

3. Who was in command of the American Navy during the naval battle that led to the American forces capturing Manila in 1898?

Commodore Dewey Commodore Perry Admiral Nimitz

4. Who was president of the United States when American forces captured Manila in 1898?

William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Grover Cleveland

5. Where was the U.S. Asiatic Squadron stationed when it was told to go to the Philippines where it eventually captured Manila?

Near Japan Near Guam Near Hong Kong

Now, do the Word Search below to see if you can find the names of fifty Philippine cities.

Manila Cagayan de Oro Cainta Lucena Mabalacat Quezon City Dasmarinas Baguio Cabanatuan Meycauayan Davao City Calamba San Pedro Olongapo Tarlac

Antipolo Iloilo Iligan Binangonan Valencia

Cebu City Bacoor Santa Maria Lipa Cotabato General Santos Mandaluyong San Fernando Silang San Carlos Paranaque Taytay Butuan San Mateo Tagum

Gapan Angeles San Pablo Talisay Toledo Makati Mandaue Lapu-Lapu Tacloban Isabela

Zamboanga Santa Rosa Batangas Tanza Victoria

Mexican War Spanish American War Philippine American War