10 most improtant events of the Spanish-American War

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  • THe U.S. congress declare war on Spain

    The U.S. wanted to end Spain's colonial empire in the western hemisphere. Also, wanted to help Cuba achieve freedom from Spanish colonial rule.
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    The spanish-americn war

  • Battle of Manila

    The first battle of the spanish-american war between spanish and american forces was at Manila. The spanish fleet was defeated.

  • Troops

    Troops land on Guatemala Bay.

  • Troops part 2

    The united states troops land in cuba.

  • Battle at an San Juan Heights

    The rough riders charged the hill . However, they took heavy casualities.

  • Win at the battle of San Juan Heights

    Even though the rough riders suffered heavy casualities they came out on top and defeated.

  • Removal of Spanish Fleets

    The U.S. forces Spanish Fleets off of Santiago Bay in Cuba.

  • The Spanish Surrender

    The fifth army corps fell victim to malaria and many other tropical diseases. Which led to surrender by the Spanish.

  • Protocol of Peace

    The protocol of peace ended hostilities between spain and the U.S. both signed the document.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Signed by representatives of both Spain and the U.S. Debated for a while ratified lthe next year.

  • Treaty of Paris Ratified

    The treaty of paris is ratified by the U.S. Congress and full control is gained over Cuba, Puerto RIco, Philippines, and Guam.