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The start of the Spanish-American War
This is the start of the Spanish-American War. The USS Maine gets blown up and more. Many battles take places, and many states gain independence from Spain. -
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Spanish-American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict fought between Spain and the United States in 1898. -
The USS Maine Explodes
The USS Maine is and American Naval ship that sank in the Havana Harbor in Cuba.
A massive explosion of unknown origin sinks the battleship USS Maine in Cuba's Havana Harbor. Killing over 260 of the fewer 400 passengers on the ship. -
McKinley asks for declaration of war with Spain
President William McKinley asks congress to declare war on Spain.
William McKinley was an American politician and lawyer who was the 25th president from March 4, 1897 though his assassination in September of 191. -
The Battle of Manilla Bay
At Manila Bay in the Philippines, the U.S. Asiatic Squadron destroys the Spanish Pacific fleet in the first battle of the Spanish-American War.
Nearly 400 Spanish Sailors were killed and 10 Spanish warships wrecked. -
Philippine Independence Declared
During the Spanish-American War, Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo declares the independence of the Philippines after 300 years of Spanish rule. -
The battle of San Juan Hill
The battle of San Juan Hill also known as the battle of San Juan Heights, was one of the first officials battles of the Spanish American War.
Took place in Santiago De Cuba, Cuba.
US/Cuban Victory. -
Battle of Santiago De Cuba
The battle of Santiago De Cuba was a naval battle between Spain and US/Cuba.
The United States Navy decisively defeated Spanish Forces in this battle. -
Siege of Santiago
The siege of Santiago was the last major war of the Spanish American War.
Took place in Santiago De Cuba, Cuba.
Decisive US/Cuban Victory. -
Armistice Ends the Spanish-American War
The Spanish American War comes to an end when Spain formally agrees to a peace protocol on US terms.
The cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Manilla in the Philippines to the United States.
