Spanish american war

Spanish American War

By j2d21986
  • America declares war on Spain

    America declares war on Spain

    On April 11, Mckinley asked Congress for authority to use force against Spain. After a week of debate, Congress agreed, and on April 20 the United States declared war.
  • Dewey defeats Spanish fleet at Manila

    Dewey defeats Spanish fleet at Manila

    Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
  • San Juan Hill

    San Juan Hill

    Theodore Roosevelt and the "Rough Riders" charged up Kettle Hill and defeated the Spanish in Cuba.
  • Spain signs an armistice with the United States

    Spain signs an armistice with the United States

    Spain signs a cease-fire agreement with the United States
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    The United States and Spain met in Paris to sign a treaty.