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Causes: As Americans got more involved in Cuban, the Spanish-American relationship got stressed. As the Cubans fought for freedom and Americans supported the Cubans, the relationship got even more strained.
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The US Congress declares war on Spain.
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In the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
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US troops have arrived in Cuba.
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U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights.
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U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba.
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The Spanish surrender at Santiago.
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The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. After extensive debate, the treaty is ratified by the U.S. senate on February 6, 1899. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
