Spanish-American War Timeline

  • U.S.S Maine Explodes.

    U.S.S Maine Explodes.
    Killed 260 members. This was one of the main causes of the Spanish-American war due to the US blaming Cuba for the explosion.
  • McKinley wants to declare war against Spain

    McKinley waged war against spain due to the government immediately blaming them for the sinking of the U.S.S Maine
  • Manila Bay

    Manila Bay
    The first battle of the war, which was a naval battle over the Manila Bay in the Philippines between the Spanish and American forces
  • Troops in Cuba

    The U.S first landed in Cuba to start the campaign, with many wars to come against Spain.
  • The Battle of San Juan Hill

    a Major battle during the Spanish-American War, where the US was on a campaign to capture Spanish-held Santiago De-Cuba.
  • Battle of Santiago De Cuba

    Battle of Santiago De Cuba
    A naval battle where the U.S claimed victorious against the Spanish, and was also the final victory over the spaniards.
  • Siege of Santiago

    Siege of Santiago
    The last major operation of the War that ended with the U.S being Victorious
  • End of the Spanish-American War

    Spain made peace with the U.S. Spain ceded from Cuba, Philippines, Rico, and Manila