Spanish American War Timeline

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  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This ended the revolutionary war between Great Britain and the United States. This gave American independence and established new borders.
  • Yellow Journalism

    Yellow Journalism

    A style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. It took over the New York newspaper market.
  • De Lome Letter

    De Lome Letter

    This letter was released by a Spaniard criticizing President McKinley's tactics and calling him out as weak. This angered the U.S wanting war against Spain.
  • U.S.S Maine

    U.S.S Maine

    An unknown explosion hit the U.S.S Maine battleship, causing death on 266 passengers. This has causes a naval blockade of Cuba and declared war.
  • Teller Amendment

    Teller Amendment

    An amendment to a joint resolution of the United States Congress, this was the reply to President William McKinley's war message. It would also overthrow the Spanish's rule over Cuba.
  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill

    A campaign to capture Spanish-held Santiago de Cuba. Spanish forces and and U.S naval forces meet and go into battle.
  • Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

    Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

    The First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt.Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in May 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry.
  • Cuban Rebellion

    Cuban Rebellion

    When Cuba rebelled against Spain and wanted to gain their independence. They teamed up with the US to get their independence