Did Switzerland support the United States in the Spanish–American War?
Rationale first then the answer.
The Spanish–American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898. Switzerland avoids alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral since the end of its expansion in 1515. Its policy of neutrality was internationally recognised at the Congress of Vienna in 1815.. The answer is: no.


QUESTION: Do pediatricians perform abortions?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: Pediatricians specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents. Training in abortions is not provided to pediatricians in their schooling.. The answer is: no.


Question: Are banana trees used by judges for maintaining order?
Answer: A banana tree has seeds that only have one embryonic leaf and is called a monocot. Judges use gavels to maintain order in court. Gavels are made of hardwood. Hardwood comes from dicot trees. Oak, maple, and sycamore are dicot trees.. The answer is: no.


Would Eric Clapton's mother hypothetically be unable to legally purchase cigarettes in the USA at his birth?
Rationale first then the answer.
Eric Clapton's mother was 16 years old at the time of his birth. As of 2020, federal law required states comply with a minimum age of 21 years for sale/purchase of tobacco products.. The answer is: yes.


QUESTION: Is Christmas celebrated during winter?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: Winter begins around December 20. Christmas is celebrated on December 25, a few days later.. The answer is: yes.


QUESTION: Did the Qwerty keyboard layout predate computers?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER:
The Qwerty layout was originally developed for mechanical typewriters in the 1870s. ENIAC was considered to be the first computer, built in the late 1940s.. The answer is: yes.