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Span of the Spanish American War
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. -
US Declares War
The US Congress declares war on Spain. -
US Victory at Manila Bay
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. -
US Lands in Cuba
US troops have arrived in Cuba. -
US Victory at San Juan Heights
U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights. -
Spanish Fleet Distruction
U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba. -
Spanish Surrender
The Spanish surrender at Santiago. -
Protocol of Peace
The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two. -
Treaty of Paris
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.
