Spanish American War ~ Macarthur By Tigers4 Apr 11, 1898 War Begins Congress declared war on spain. May 1, 1898 Battle of Manila Bay Seven US ships destroyed Spanish naval fleet. May 1, 1898 Fall of Manila US crushed Spanish naval fleet. Jul 1, 1898 Battle of San Juan Hill Dec 10, 1898 War Ends 24000 Spanish soldiers in Santigo surrender 2 weeks later to the US army.
