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The U.S.S Maine explodes in Havana Harbor, Cuba. The reason for this is still unknown.
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Mckinley wants to declare war on Spain after the media persuaded him. his original intent was to avoid armed conflict but the sensational newspapers made by yellow journalists convinced the media into wanting war.
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The first battle of the war was a naval battle against the spanish fleet. Commodore Dewey and the Asiatic squadron to defeat the spanish in Manila Bay, Philippines.
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The U.S land on cuban soil.
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the us forces, including teddy Roosevelt's rough riders defeated the Spanish which were completely outnumbered.
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The U.S begin to attack the Spanish in the santiago bay
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This naval battle in Santiago bay resulted in another american victory . this was the last battle of the war.
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The U.S and Spain sign a cease fire.
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Spain and US oficially sign a peace treaty
