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Spanish American War (Apr 21, 1898 – Aug 13, 1898)

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  • Cuba became independent

    Cuba became independent

    Cuba gained formal independence from the U.S. on May 20, 1902, as the Republic of Cuba.
  • Spain gave up Guam

    Spain gave up Guam

    Apart from guaranteeing the independence of Cuba, the treaty also forced Spain to cede Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States.
  • The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain.

    The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain.

    President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain on this day in 1898.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris of 1898 was a treaty signed by Spain and the United States on December 10, 1898, that ended the Spanish–American War.