Spanish American War

The Start of Something....BIG

Jan 1, 1823

America starts to Develope interst in the Carribean

The Unthinkable Happens

Dec 31, 1897

Prime minister Cánovas del Castillo is assasinated

We Declare WAR

Apr 25, 1898

Comgress declares war

Overcoming the Challenge

May 1, 1898

Commodore Dewey defeats spanish fleet in the Phillipines

Invasion

Jun 22, 1898

Troops go to Cuba

Another Fleet Bites the Dust

Jul 1, 1898

America wins battle San Juan Heights.

DEFEAT

Jul 3, 1898

U.S. defeats Spanish Fleet at Santiago Bay

Throw in the White Towel

Jul 17, 1898

Spanish Surrender at Santiago Bay

White Flag

Aug 12, 1898

Protocol of Peace is signed

And Custody Is Granted To...

Dec 10, 1898

The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. The U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.