In the early stage of the Spanish-American War, Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet in

A. Havana Harbor.
B. the Gulf of Mexico.
C. Puerto Rico.
D. Manila Harbor.
E. Port-au-Prince.


Answer: D

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