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. ©2015 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com 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 ©2015 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com Answer Key: 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 Word Search and Answer Key generated by www.armoredpenguin.com. ©2015 Bonnie Rose Hudson WriteBonnieRose.com .