Question

how was the american fleet able to defeat the spanish fleet in the philippines?
spain didnt have enough coal for their ships. without coal the coal - fired engines couldnt operate.
the american ships were more modern, giving the american ships an advantage.
a storm destroyed many of the spanish ships right before the americans attacked.
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Explanation:

During the Battle of Manila Bay (1898), the American fleet's modern, steel-hulled ships with superior firepower and speed outmatched the older, mostly wooden Spanish vessels, which lacked the same technological capabilities. The other options are incorrect: Spain had sufficient coal supplies for its fleet, and no storm preceded the American attack.

Answer:

The American ships were more modern, giving the American ships an advantage.