Spanish American War Timeline

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  • The Delome Letter

    The Delome Letter

    Senor Don Enrique Dupuy de Lome reveals de Lome's opinion about Spanish involvement in Cuba and President McKinley;s diplomacy.
  • Sinking of the USS Maine

    Sinking of the USS Maine

    This event was the climax in pre-war tension between the U.S. and Spain. Many Americans assumed that the Spanish were responsible for Maine's destruction.
  • U.S. Declaration of war on Spain

    U.S. Declaration of war on Spain

    President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain. This was a victory for the U.S. and a transition period for both nations.
  • Attack on Manila Bay

    Attack on Manila Bay

    This was a major Asian encounter of the Spanish-American War, which sealed the transfer of the Philipinnes from the Spanish Empire to the United States. This extended U.S. influence in the Western Pacific and marked the emergence of the U.S. as a worldpower.
  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill

    This is known as the battle for the San Juan Heights. It was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the war. This was the location of the greatest victory for thr Rough Riders.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Agreement that resulted in the Spanish Empire's surrendering control of Cuba and ceding of Puerto Rico and the United States.