Spanish American War

Battleship U.S.S maine explodes

Feb 15, 1898

it had exploded Havana Harbor, killing 268 men and shocking the American populace.

Battle of Manila Bay

May 1, 1898

It had the defeat the Spanish Pacific fleet by the U.S. Navy, resulting in the fall of the Philippines and contributing to the final U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War.

Battle of Guantanamo Bay

Jun 6, 1898

It was fought from June 6 to June 10 in 1898, during the Spanish–American War, then the American and Cuban forces seized the strategically and commercially important harbor of Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

Battle of San Juan Hill

Jul 1, 1898

Also known as the Battle of San Juan Heights, the most significant U.S. land victory, and one of the final battles, of the Spanish-American War.

Treaty of Paris

Oct 1, 1898

Had ended the Spanish-American War. The once-proud Spanish empire was virtually dissolved as the United States took over much of Spain's overseas holdings.