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