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USS Maine Explodes
At 9:40 am the USS Maine explodes, 274 people on the ship died. This was about two thirds of the people on board the ship. It exploded from a naval mine. -
Congressional Join Resolution
On April 20th, 1898 President McKinley signs the Congressional Join Resolution. -
Battle of the Aguadores
The Battle of the Aguadores took place near the Aguadores river. The battle happened on July 1st, 1898 and 2 soldiers died and 8 were wounded. -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
On July 3rd, 1898 the Battle of Santiago de Cuba was fought between the United States and Spain. This was a major naval battle during the Spanish American War, 324 people ended up dead. -
Siege of Santiago
This battle happened on the island of Cuba. It was the final major battle that happened in the Spanish American war in Cuba. Nearly 3,614 people were killed. -
Protocol of Peace
Spain and the United States agree to an armistice on August 12, 1898. It was called The Protocol of Peace. -
Seize the Philippines
President McKinley decides that the United States should seize the Philippines and educate the residents and convert them to Christians. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10th, 1898; officially ending the Spanish American War.
