Question

How did the new American navy prove its strength during the Spanish-American War?

Responses

It defended the U.S. coast from invasion.
It defended the U.S. coast from invasion. - no response given

It used submarines to sink enemy ships.
It used submarines to sink enemy ships. - no response given

It won key battles against the Spanish fleet.
It won key battles against the Spanish fleet. - no response given

It transported goods to European allies.

Answer 1

It won key battles against the Spanish fleet.

Decisive victories like the Battle of Manila Bay (May 1, 1898) and the destruction of Admiral Cervera’s squadron off Santiago de Cuba (July 3, 1898) demonstrated the effectiveness of the modern steel U.S. Navy, blockades, and long‑range gunnery.