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U.S. Commodore George Dewey (1837-1917), in command of the U.S. Asiatic Squadron anchored north of Hong Kong, was ordered to capture or destroy the Spanish Pacific fleet, which was known to be in the coastal waters of the Spanish-controlled Philippines.
The Articles of Confederation<span> created a </span>national government<span> composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.</span>
<span>During this time, it had previously been illegal to petition the Crown because of some sort of grievance. With the Bill of Rights, this became legal to do so without fear of being tried and thrown in prison for offending the monarchy.</span>
