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Spanish American War

  • General Veleriano Weyler was sent to cuba

    General Veleriano Weyler was sent to cuba

    He was sent to cuba to cut off the supplies of material and that the civilians gave to Cuba Liberation Army
  • De Lome letter was published

    De Lome letter was published

    The letter had the opinion of De Lome about the Spanish involvement in Cuba and the U.S President
  • Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

    Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

    The ship was sunk by an explotion in the Havana harbor. American newspapers paper flew everywhere involving yellow journalism to help with circulation. They said the Spanish had something to do with the explosion, playing a role in why we went to war.
  • President McKinley addresses congress on Cuba

    President McKinley addresses congress on Cuba

    McKinley was for humanitarian aid for the starving Cuban people. McKinley didn't like the way it affected Spain's concentration policy.
  • The Teller Amendment

    The Teller Amendment

    An amendment trying to the resolution of the U.S. Congress to joint. Part of William McKinley's war message.
  • U.S. declares war on Spain

    U.S. declares war on Spain

    There were two viewpoints to this. As the U.S. had a great victory throughout the war. The U.S. sees it as arguably served as a transitional period for both of the nations. As Spain see as their nation of empire fade.
  • Battle of Manila Bay

    Battle of Manila Bay

    Victory on the U.S. Navy, Defeat for the Spanish Pacific fleet. Later making the Philippines and contributing to the final U.S. victory.
  • Battle of Guantanamo Bay

    Battle of Guantanamo Bay

    Took place when American and Cuban forces seized the harbor. Also a good win for America.
  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill

    Fought under the command of William Rufus Shafter and Joseph Wheeler. It showed how most significant battles went toward the U.S. side.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Signed by the Spanish and United States which ended the Spanish and American War.