The 10 Most Important Events of the Spanish-American War By M.Cappaninee Feb 1, 1895 Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba to stop the rebellion. Nov 10, 1896 Mckinely is elected president Apr 25, 1898 The United States declares war on Spain May 1, 1898 Battle at Manila Bay in Philippines 1st battle, Spainish fleet defeated by Commodore Dewey(U.S) Jun 22, 1898 Troops from the United States landed in Cuba Jul 1, 1898 Spanish fleet is defeated by the US at the battle at San Juan Heights Jul 3, 1898 The Spanish fleet is destroyed by the United States at the Santiago Bay in Cuba Jul 17, 1898 Spain surrends at Santiago Aug 12, 1898 The United States and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace Dec 10, 1898 The Treaty of Paris is signed by the US and Spain
