-
The DeLome Letter
This was a seized Spanish letter caused an international scandal that fueled anti-Spanish and pro-war feelings in the United States. -
USS Maine Sank
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. -
US Declaration of War on Spain
As a reesult of the sinking ship they wanted to protect US economic interest so they declared war on Spain. -
Attack on Manila Bay
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. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
General William Shafter ordered an attack on the village of El Caney and San Juan Hill. -
Treaty of Paris
This agreement resulted in the Spanish Empire's surrendering control of Cuba and ceding Puerto Rico.
