Question

Analyze the responses to two of the following to Secretary of State John Hay’s view that the Spanish-American War was "a splendid little war":______. a. William Jennings b. Bryan Theodore c. Roosevelt Alfred d. Thaer Mahan e. Emilio Aquinaldo

Answer 1

Responses could have been:

1. Alfred Thayer Mahan -- The war confirms my theory that naval power is absolutely indispensable for being a major world power and is decisive in modern warfare.The US Navy performance was magnificent. A short but great war: all objectives accomplished.

2. Emilio Aguinaldo -- They say they have come to help us fight for our freedom, but one foreign rule is being replaced by another. Filipinos must keep fighting for their independence.

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