By the end of the Spanish-American War:
horses proved essential for the victory.
the American victory in the decisive battle at Santiago depended on assistance from German forces.
America finally settled the question of freedom of the seas.
more American soldiers had died from disease than battle.
44. Why did the United States fight a war in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
to oust the remaining Spanish forces from the island that had refused to evacuate
to stop Japan from annexing the islands
to quell an insurrection of Filipinos that opposed annexation by the United States
to defeat the Boxer Rebellion