Spanish American War

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  • William McKinley becomes President

    He was the 25th president of the U.S. He hoped for a peaceful settlement.

  • Yellow Journalism

    One of the reasons for the Spanish American War.There were 2 famous journalist named Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst.

  • The Explosion of the USS Maine

    Killing 260 officers and crew members. Journalist immediatly blamed the Spanish for this horrible event. The slogan is "Remember the Maine"

  • Theodore Roosevelt ~ Battle of Kettle Hill

    The Rough Rider regiment won fame for its charge up Kettle Hill in Cuba in 1898. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, on horseback, led the assault. The Kettle Hill charge helped the Americans win the Battle of San Juan Hill and so became identified with a similar attack there.

  • Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish American war. This treaty dissolved most of the Spanish Empire.

  • Cubans get Independence

    Finally, the United States granted Cubans full Independence, but only if their new constitution included clauses giving the United States certain rights.

  • Russo-Japanese War

    Japan attacked the Russian fleet in Manchuria, starting the Russo-Japanese War. By the spring of 1905, both Japan's and Russia's resources were nearly exhausted. Both countries were eager to make peace.

  • US Declares War

    Congress declared war on Spain. The events in Cuba started the Spanish American War.

  • Theodore Roosevelt resigns

    Theodore Roosevelt resigned his position assistant secretary to join the join the war in Cuba. He led the Rough Riders into battle.

  • Commodore George Dewey