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Timeline

By Ethan T
  • US attempts to buy Cuba

    US attempts to buy Cuba

    The U.S. attempts to buy Cuba but fails.
  • Cuba's 1st war for Independence

    Cuba's 1st war for Independence

    Cuba fights for its independence.
  • Cuba's 2nd war for independence

    Cuba's 2nd war for independence

    Cubans fight again for independance.
  • Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba

    Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba

    A war leader was sent to Cuba.
  • Yellow press spreads stories

    Yellow press spreads stories

    Yellow Press makes goofy stories to make Wayler look bad.
  • Publication of the De Lome letter

    Publication of the De Lome letter

    This letter criticized McKinley.
  • USS Maine Explodes

    USS Maine Explodes

    The ship explodes with no one knowing why.
  • Naval blockade to close ports of Cuba

    Naval blockade to close ports of Cuba

    Ships were used to block Cubas ports.
  • U.S. invades Cuba

    U.S. invades Cuba

    U.S. lands in Cuba.
  • US declares war on Spain

    US declares war on Spain

    The U.S. officially declares war on Spain.
  • US attack on Manila Bay

    US attack on Manila Bay

    The U.S. attacks Malila Bay.
  • Battle of San Juan hill

    Battle of San Juan hill

    The U.S. attacks San Juan Hill.
  • Destruction of the Spanish fleet in Cuba

    Destruction of the Spanish fleet in Cuba

    The U.S. destroys the Spanish fleet.
  • Spanish surrender the Philippians

    Spanish surrender the Philippians

    Spanish surrender.
  • Capture of Puerto Rico

    Capture of Puerto Rico

    Puerto Rico is captured.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This was a treaty between Spain and the U.S.
  • Armistice was signed between the US and Philippians

    Armistice was signed between the US and Philippians

    The U.S. and the Philippines sign Armistice.