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First month of the Spanish- American War
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A massive explosion of unknown origin sinks the battleship USS Maine in Cuba’s Havana harbor, and kills 260 of the fewer than 400 American crew members aboard.
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Congress adopted a resolution declaring war against Spain
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The U.S. troops make landfall in Cuba
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The U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights.
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The U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba. Was a victory for the US Navy and was the complete destruction of the Spanish fleet.
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The Spanish surrender at Santiago
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The U.S. and Spain end up signing the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between Spain and the U.S.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives that are both from the U.S. & Spain. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.