Question

Where did the first battle in the Spanish-American war take place?

Answer 1

The first battle in the Spanish American war was in Manila bay

Answer 2

Manila Bay

April 25, 1898: The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain. May 1, 1898: In the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.