Spanish-American War

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  • General Valeriano Weyler is sent to Cuba

    General Valeriano Weyler is sent to Cuba

    He was sent in hopes to restore political order in Cuba.
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    Spanish-American War

  • De Lome letter is published

    De Lome letter is published

    Cuban soldiers intercepted the letter from the mail and gave it to the Hearst Press.
  • Explosion of U.S.S Maine

    Explosion of U.S.S Maine

    Battle ship USS Maine exploded in Cubas Havana harbor. Cause is unknown.
  • Pres. McKinley addresses Congress on Cuba

    Pres. McKinley addresses Congress on Cuba

    Pres. McKinley addresses the letter by declaring war against Spain.
  • The Teller Amendment

    The Teller Amendment

    This amendment was a reply to President McKinleys address to Cuba.
  • U.S. declares war on Spain

    U.S. declares war on Spain

    The US declared war on Spain after placing the blame on them for the sinking of U.S.S Maine.
  • Battle of Manila Bay

    Battle of Manila Bay

    During this battle, the US destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Contraalmirante Patricio Montojo.
  • Battle of Guantanamo Bay

    Battle of Guantanamo Bay

    American and Cuban soldiers took over the harbor of Guantanamo Bay.
  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill

    One of the final battles of the Spanish American War.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish American war.