Spanish-American War Timeline

By Marshall8

  • USS Maine

    The USA sent the USS Maine to Cuba`

  • USS Maine Attacked

    The Spanish sunk the USS Maine

  • War

    Spain declares war on the US, the next day the US declares war on Spain

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii annexed

  • Battle of Santiago

    Spain's Caribbean fleet destroyed

  • City of Santiago

    The city of Santiago surrenders to General William Shafter

  • Spain

    Spain signs armistice

  • US Army

    US troops capture Manila

  • Puerto Rico

    Treaty of Paris signed, US annexes Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines