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War is Approved
April 11, 1898, Mckinley approves war with Spain -
The War Begins
On April 25, 1898, The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain. -
First Battle between the Spanish and Americans.
May 1, 1898, 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. -
Troops land in Cuba
June 22, 1898, U.S. troops land in Cuba. -
U.S. victory in San Juan Heights
July 1, 1898, U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights. -
Spanish Fleet Destroyed
July 3, 1898, U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba. -
Spanish Surrender
July 17, 1898: The Spanish surrender at Santiago. -
Protocol of Peace is Signed
August 12, 1898, The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two. -
The Treaty of Paris is signed
December 10, 1898, The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. -
Treaty of Paris is Ratified by US Senate
February 6, 1899, After extensive debate, the treaty is ratified by the U.S. senate on Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.