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America Declares war on Spain
U.S. is authorized to help to cuba gain independence with as much military force needed. The U.S. Army recieved over 220,000 soldier through volunteers and state National Guard units. -
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Spanish American War
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Battle of San Juan Hill
It was the most bloodiest and victorious battle for the American soldiers. The Spanish had diffulty holding the Americans back. The Americans came with full force and attacked from all sides of the area. Roosevelt achieves heroic stature for leading men up hill overlooking Santiago Harbor. -
Battle of El Caney
At six o'clock in the morning the fighting begins. Americans show determination with thousands of men. But in the end they were defeated in this battle. The defenders won and out of 520 men, they were left with less than 100 and without a general leader. -
Fighting Stops
Spain sued for peace after being defeated. Its fleets were being severely destroyed and they couldn't handle the bloodshed. -
War Ends
Treaty of Paris signed on December 10, 1898. The United States gained almost all of Spain's owned lands in the treaty. The Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico.
