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U.S.S Maine Tradgey
Between 1886-1890 Was the U.S.S Maine Tragedy. This Happened in Latin America. The Country's that were involved were Spain And Cuba. Cuban revolt against Spain. Then the boat exploded without warning and sank really fast. Taking nearly three quarters of the crew's lives. It Is to believe that an undetected fire in one of her coal bunkers, a naval mine and the sinking drove the U.S to war with spain. -
Election Of President Mckinley
In 1896, President Mckinley was elected and won president. He was in office until his assaination in 1901. He was the President of the United States. He led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War and raised protective tariffs to promote American industry. He also maintained the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of inflationary proposals. -
The De Lome Letter
In 1898, was when the " De Lome Letter" was published. Señor Don Enrique Dupuy de Lôme & Don José Canelejas wanted to establish peace in Cuba. This letter reveals de Lôme’s opinion about the Spanish involvement in Cuba. Also the US President McKinley’s diplomacy. -
Treaty of Paris
On April 23, 1898, President McKinley asked for 125,000 volunteers to fight against Spain. The next day, Spain had a declaration of war. Then the United States declared war on April 25th. Then in France, On December 10th, The Treaty of Paris was signed. This Treaty ended the Spanish-American War. Also granted the U.S the first overseas empire. -
Battle Of The Manila Bay
On 1 May 1898, during the Spanish-American War Was the Battle of Manila Bay.
George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific under Admiral Patricio Montojo. This Battle marks the end of the Spanish colonial period in Philippine history. -
Battle of San Juan
On July 1, 1898, was the Battle of San Juan. This Happened in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. The names San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill were given to the location by the Americans. Spanish General Arsenio Linares ordered 760 Spanish Army regular troops to hold the San Juan heights against an American offensive. Linares failed to reinforce this position, choosing to hold nearly 10,000 Spanish reserves. -
invasion of Puerto rico
On Jul 25, 1898, was the invasion of Puerto Rico. U.S. troops under General Nelson A. Miles secured the island by mid-August. In December, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Spanish-American War and officially approving the cession of Puerto Rico to the United States. -
Cubans Revolt
In 1958, rebels drove out forces to Fulgencio Batista. By New Year's Day, they had taken over the nation. Also this happened because allies were against the government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. Also, Cuba was involved. The People that Were involved in the Cuban revolt were Fidel Castro, Fulgencio Batist, Ché Guevara, Raúl Castro, and Camilo Cienfuegos. -
U.S Offering To Buy Cuba
In 1959, The United states of America offered to buy Cuba. The United States gained economic and political dominance over the island. But instead Cuba had an embargo which makes it illegal for U.S. corporations to do business with Cuba. -
Cuban Concentration Camps
In Cuba, the Joint Task Force Guantanamo tortured and abused prisoners. These Prisoners were also current and former prisoners. This happened in January of 2002. This Took place at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. Also in 2009, President Obama issued a Presidential memorandum ordering Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, Illinois to be prepared to accept transferred Guantanamo prisoners.
