Question

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

(1 point)
Responses

It defended the U.S. coast from invasion.
It defended the U.S. coast from invasion.

It used submarines to sink enemy ships.
It used submarines to sink enemy ships.

It won key battles against the Spanish fleet.
It won key battles against the Spanish fleet.

It transported goods to European allies.

Answer 1

It won key battles against the Spanish fleet.

The U.S. Navy scored decisive victories (e.g., Manila Bay, Santiago de Cuba) that destroyed Spanish naval power and demonstrated American sea strength.