spanish American war By emleon05 1895 the second cuban war for independence 1896 spanish send valerian wheyier to Cuba 1898 the de lome letter is published Feb 15, 1898 the use Maine explodes Apr 9, 1898 United States and Spain sign a cease- fire agreement Apr 11, 1898 Spain agrees to all Spains demands Apr 20, 1898 united states declares war on Spain Apr 30, 1898 war beginnings in Philippines Jun 1, 1898 battle of of San Juan hill Jun 22, 1898 american forces land in Cuba Jun 25, 1898 american troops invaded Puerto Rico Dec 10, 1898 treaty of Paris is ratified