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U.S.S Maine battleship sank
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War is declared on Spain
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Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish
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The Siege of Santiago also known as the Siege of Santiago de Cuba was the last major operation of the Spanish–American War
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The Spanish surrender at Santiago
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The U.S and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain.
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Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
