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The 10 Most Important Events Of The Spanish-American War

By Raissa Tchetcho Kemajou

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    Spain suspected of being responsible for sinking US Battleship Maine and Yellow Journalism.
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    Spanish-American War

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    The United States declares war on Spain.

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    First battle between Spanish & American army, U.S Commoodore Dewey leads his country to victory defeating the Spanish at Manila Bay in the Philippines.

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    United States troops land in Cuba.

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    The United States Army defeats Spanish in the battle of San Juan Heights.

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    United States troops annihilate the Spanish army at Santiago Bay in Cuba.

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    Spanish Forces surrender to the Americans at Santiago Bay in Cuba.

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    The United States and Spain sign the Protocol of peace , ending tension between the two forces.

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    The Treaty Of Paris is signed by representatives of the government from both Spain and the United States,

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    After long arguments, the treaty is finally ratified by the United States Senate. The United States gains complete control over Cuba, Puerto Rico,GUam, and the Philippines.