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This was a seized Spanish letter caused an international scandal that fueled anti-Spanish and pro-war feelings in the United States.
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260 Men died due to this explosion. No one really knows how the sank ship or who started it, but this led to the Spanish-American war.
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As a reesult of the sinking ship they wanted to protect US economic interest so they declared war on Spain.
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It was a complete and final victory, ending any threat from the Spanish naval forces involved. All major Spanish ships were destroyed or captured, without any significant damage occurring to the American Forces.
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General William Shafter ordered an attack on the village of El Caney and San Juan Hill.
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This agreement resulted in the Spanish Empire's surrendering control of Cuba and ceding Puerto Rico.
