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Spain Cracks
Spain breaks the diplomatic relation between them and the U.S. And on the 24, Spain declares war on America. When on the 25 America Declares war on Spain. -
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Spanish American War
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Help Needed
President McKinley asked for 125,000 volunteers to fight the war with Spain. -
America's First Win
Commodore George Dewey led an American attack against the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in the Philippines, a Spanish colony. The Spanish fleet was destroyed, but the American ships were unharmed. Only eight Americans were slightly wounded in the skirmish. -
America Has A Turn
American forces repulsed a Spanish force a Guantanamo Bay,Cuba. Which was a major turning point for the U.S. soldiers -
America Makes A stronghold
American troops stormed the Spanish strongholds of San
Juan and El Caney near Santiago, Cuba. Casualties were
heavy on both sides. The city of Santiago surrendered on July
17th. -
America Has An Advantage
The Spanish fleet, stationed in the Santiago harbor, was
destroyed. -
America Takes control
American troops landed at Guanica Harbor, Puerto Rico.Three days later the island surrendered. -
Enemies Have a Protocal
All hostilities ended by the terms of a protocol. The terms ceded Cuba and Guam, one of the Mariana Islands, to the United States. -
Peace Reached
The peace treaty was signed in Paris. -
Finally Approved!
The peace treaty was approved by the U.S. Senate.
