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Spanish American War
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U.S. attempts to purchase Cuba
It was only 90 miles south of Florida so they were interested. When Cubans abolished slavery, Americans invested in sugar cane plantations. -
Cuba's first war for independence
They had tried to rebel against Spain but failed. It was important because it had been the first one. Shortly after in 1886, Cubans did make Spain abolish slavery. -
U.S. declares war on Spain
When the explosion of the USS Maine happened the US quickly decided they wanted to go to war with Spain. Public opinion had also favored war. This event was important because we had to go to war. We had to because it became personal. -
Jose Marti led Cuba's second war for independence
He was a Cuban poet and journalist. He organized resistance against Spain. He targeted destroying American-owned properties. This was important because he wanted to get the U.S. involved so they would help free Cuba. -
Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba by Spain
This information was important because thousands of people died from him going to Cuba. He put 300,000 people in concentration camps. They had done this because they wanted to keep the rebels under control. They also did this so they wouldn't have to give aid. -
Yellow Press began to shape American public opinion with respect to Cuba's Civil War
The event was important because they wanted to exaggerate what was really going on in Cuba. This was to lure readers in and to make them sympathize with the rebels. They made up stories like poisoned wells and children and sharks. -
Publication of the De Lome Letter
There was a private letter by Enrique Dupuy de Lôme that was published in the New York Journal. A rebel had gotten a hold of that letter and gave it to newspapers. The letter had insulted the U.S. president. They quickly apologized and the minister resigned. -
Explosion of the USS Maine
It happened in the harbor of Havana and 260 men had died from it. It was sent to Havana to bring home the American citizens. This event was important because it was the cause of why they went to war. -
U.S. attack on Manila Bay
The first battle of the war was actually in the Philippines. They opened fire and won. They landed in the islands soon after and got support from the Filipinos who also wanted freedom. -
Spanish surrender in the Philippines
They surrendered in August of 1898. 11,000 Americans joined the rebels in the Philippines to help them win independence. They had now gotten a victory in the Philippines and could now have a say on what goes on there. -
Naval blockade of Cuba
They started fighting when they got to the Caribbean. There, they managed to seal up the fleet. This all took place in the harbor of Santiago De Cuba -
U.S. invades Cuba
American troops had gotten to Cuba in June. They landed in the port of Santigo. This was important because they had finally gotten to Cuba. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The battle of San Juan Hill was the most famous land battle.
the first part of the battle actually took place on a hill next to it. Next, they went to San Juan HIll and won. -
Destruction of the Spanish fleet in Cuba
The destruction of the Spanish Fleet in Cuba took place on the naval base on the Cuban coast. This was important because it leads to winning the war. -
Capture of Puerto Rico
In the same month, American troops took over Puerto Rico. This was an important event because we still have a big say in what goes on there. -
Armistice is signed between the U.S. and Spain
This treaty was a cease-fire treaty. The fighting only lasted about 15 weeks. This was very important because the United States had won the war. -
Treaty of Paris of 1898
During the peace talks, Spain sold the islands, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico for 20 million dollars. This was important because the United States gained territories.