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The US declares war with Spain
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In the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
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US troops land in Cuba
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U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. After extensive debate, the treaty is ratified by the U.S. senate on February 6, 1899. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
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The time period in my book is right when the Spanish civil war is being fought
