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  This letter which was written by the Spanish Ambassador called out president WIlliam McKinley by calling him weak. This letter helped gain support for a war with Spain over Independence.
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  THe USS Maine exploaded and sinked in the Havana Harbor. 266 crew men were killed. Explanation of why the vessel sunk is torn between natrual causes, or a mine. This was one of the triggers for the Spanish American War.
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  The US declares war on Spain. In the end America won the war. This involves war fare between Spain and US.
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  America went to destroy the Spanish Pacific Squadron. This was the first major engagement of the Spanish American War. This battle was the most decisive naval battles in history.
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  This was the bloodiest and most violent battle in the war. This is the battle where Roosevelt won a Medal of Honor.
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  After American victory, a third Tready of Paris was made. America won the war, and the 2 countries signed the tready for peace.