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Spanish-American War
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The U.S attempts to purchase Cuba from Spain
I 1854 the U.S writes the Ostend Circular, which described the rationale for the United States to purchase Cuba from Spain. If Spain refused, the U.S should declare the war. -
Cuba's First War of Independence
Cuba ineffectively rebelled against Spain to gain their independence. -
Jose Martí led Cuba's Second War for Independence
Jose Martín, a Cuban journalist, began revolution in Cuba which ended being the second war of independence. -
Explosion of USS Maine
President McKinley sent the USS Maine to Cuba to pick up all the Americans that were in danger. The ship blew up in Havana Harbor and 260 men were killed in the explosion.
No one has ever known what exactly caused the explosion and who was responsible.
Many Americans blamed Spain for the outrage. -
Spain declares war to the U.S
After all the accusations Spain declared war to the United States -
The U.S declares war to Spain
After the Congress approved the use of armed forces, the United States declared war on Spain
