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The embassador to the United States of Spain sent a letter criticizing Mckinley, which led to his resignation.
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Ship sent to evacuate American citizens explodes at Havana Harbor. Americans blame Spanish,which sparks the fire towards war.
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US declares war on Spain after congress and Mckinley agree it is the right approach. Spain declared war the day before.
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This was a battle between the Spanish and America that ended in an American victory. This secured America's hold on the Phillipines.
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This was the bloddiest Battle of the Spanish American War. The Rough RIders, led by Theodore Roosevelt, made ths the biggest victory of the war for America.
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After Spain decided to surrendered to America, they signed this peace treat in Paris. America gained Guam, and Puerto Rico and Cuba gained its independence.
