Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Spanish-American War Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the Spanish-American War is FALSE?

• A) U.S. Army soldiers were well-equipped and supplied.
• B) Most Americans shared the opinion that it was a "splendid little war."
• C) Cuban rebels did most of the fighting even after the Americans joined in the war.
• D) The war lasted only a few months, with fewer than 500 American battle casualties.
• E) More than 5,000 U.S. soldiers died from disease during the war.

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