Asked by Courtney Roten on Jul 06, 2024

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The majority of American soldiers in the Spanish-American war died from

A) roadside bombs.
B) sniper attacks.
C) food poisoning and disease.
D) friendly fire.

Roadside Bombs

Explosive devices placed or buried along roads and detonated, usually remotely, to destroy or damage military or civilian vehicles; commonly used in guerrilla warfare and terrorist attacks.

Sniper Attacks

Involves shooting targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities, often associated with military and law enforcement scenarios.

  • Grasp the broader impacts of war, including the Spanish-American war, on military personnel and the critique of colonial acquisitions on American values.
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Nakiya RayfordJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The majority of American soldiers in the Spanish-American War died from food poisoning and disease, not from combat. Conditions in the camps were poor, and medical knowledge at the time was not adequate to prevent or treat diseases such as yellow fever and malaria effectively.