Spanish american war

Spanish American War

By Derrick Patterson

  • The Start of Something....BIG

    America starts to Develope interst in the Carribean

  • The Unthinkable Happens

    Prime minister Cánovas del Castillo is assasinated

  • We Declare WAR

    Comgress declares war

  • Overcoming the Challenge

    Commodore Dewey defeats spanish fleet in the Phillipines

  • Invasion

    Troops go to Cuba

  • Another Fleet Bites the Dust

    America wins battle San Juan Heights.

  • DEFEAT

    U.S. defeats Spanish Fleet at Santiago Bay

  • Throw in the White Towel

    Spanish Surrender at Santiago Bay

  • White Flag

    Protocol of Peace is signed

  • And Custody Is Granted To...

    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.