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February 15, 1898
The U.S.S Maine is blown up in Havana, Cuba. Killing 2 officers and 264 enlisted men making the casualties 266. This was the beginning of the Spanish-American War. -
February 1898
The Spanish-American War begins during this month. The war begins because if the U.S,S Maine being blown up. -
April 20, 1898
President McKinley asked for a declaration of war with Spain. He asks for this because the U.S.S Maine was attacked and blown up. Congress adopted this resolution. -
May 1, 1898
On May 1, 1898 The Battle of Manila Bay happened. This was the first official battle of the Spanish-American War.The U.S Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral Patricio Montojo. This resulted in the fall of the Philippines. -
June 22, 1898
During this date U.S troops land on Cuba, after being stationed for months in Tampa, Florida. About 25,000 U.S troops were stationed in Tampa, Florida. Tampa was where they were stationed because of its close proximity to Cuba and its railroads. -
July 1, 1898
On July 1, 1898 The Battle of San Juan Hill occurred. The Spanish were greatly outnumbered by the U.S.. The victory of the U.S. allowed them to began a siege on Santiago De Cuba, which eventually led to the Spanish Surrender. -
July 3, 1898
On July 3, 1898 the Battle of Santiago De Cuba happened. This battle resulted in the victory of the U.S Navy and the complete destruction of the Spanish fleet. -
July 17, 1898
On July 17, 1898 the Siege of Santiago ended. The city of Santiago surrendered to General William Shafter -
August 12, 1898
On August 12, 1898 Spain signed a cease-fire agreement with the United States. On this date thee Spanish- American War ended.
