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U.S. Attempt to Buy Cuba
The U.S. attempt to purchase Cuba was called the Ostend Manifesto where U.S. diplomats went with a proposal to buy Cuba with 130 million dollars or the implied impression of going to war. This was important because this could've been the Spanish-American war. Spain denied the proposal and said they would see the island and die which showed how much Spain cared for its people. If the U.S. did buy Cuba, the Spanish-American War would have most likely ever have happened in history. -
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Cuba's First War for Independence
Cuba's Ten Years War was Cuba’s first attempt of getting out of the control of the Spanish to get their Independence and to abolish slavery once for all. It didn’t work out so well because they were still under Spanish rule and only got abolished slavery afterward. This is important to the timeline because it would be the start of attempting to get rid of Spanish rule. -
The Yellow Press Began to Shape American Public Opinion with the Respect to Cuba’s Civil War
The Yellow Press used yellow journalism, which was where they told stories that were exaggerated and grabbed the attention of American readers. This was important because it grabbed the attention of the American eyes and of Cuba’s and the Philippines revolt against the Spanish empire. -
José Martí led Cuba’s Second War for Independence
José Martí was an important figure that led the Second War for Independence because was the leader and it was the second war that was fought for Cuba’s freedom. José made a plan to destroy American businesses like sugar mills and plantations to get attention so they could join the fight with the Cuban rebels. -
Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba by Spain
Valeriano Weyler was a Spanish general that was sent to Cuba to stop the revolts and hopefully end the war. This was important because Weyler caused major issues for the rebels because they cut their resources by putting citizens of Cuba into concentration camps hoping to cut off their supplies for the rebels. This just gave even more cause for the Americans to intervene and Cuban to revolt. -
Publication of De Lôme Letter
Cuban’s rebels had intercepted a message from an ambassador from Spain where it mocked the president and called him weak with other insulting terms. The publication of the De Lôme Letter became important to America’s cause to go against the Spanish. This would also cause the start of, “Cuba Libre,” -
The Explosion of the USS Maine
The U.S. Attack on Manilla Bay was the first major battle where they destroyed a Spanish fleet. It was an important battle because it was first the battle within the Phiphine islands. -
The U.S. Invades Cuba
This was the start of spreading freedom and democracy all over Cuba by getting rid of the Spanish because they were doing things we didn’t like. This was important because they would be starting to get the Spanish out of countries that didn’t want them anymore. -
Naval Blockade of Cuba
McKinley sent a Naval Blockade of 125,000 military volunteers which led to Spain declaring War on the United States and us declaring war on them a few days after. This was important because it led to Spain and America officially declaring war on each other. -
U.S. Declares War on Spain
What happens is the U.S. declared war after Spain declared war. This was important because it would eventually lead to the freedom of the 4 countries. It was 30+ years after the Civil War. -
U.S. Attack on Manila Bay
The U.S. Attack on Manilla Bay was the first major battle where they destroyed a Spanish fleet. It was an important battle because it was first the battle within the Philippine islands which would eventually lead to a take over of the island. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The Battle of San Juan Hill was fought by Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders with other regiments that gained the high ground over Santiago and its port in order to bring a closer end to the war. This was important because it would be a battle that would lead on to take over Staniago and get rid of the Spanish fleet inside the bay and destroy their ships. -
Destruction of the Spanish Fleet in Cuba
The destruction of the Spanish fleet was where the U.S. Naval blockade protecting Santiago Bay destroyed 6 Spanish ships where only 1 escaped. It ended with the death of over 300+ spanish soldiers and over 100 wounded. This conflict was important because it would be the last time the Spanish would try to bring their Spanish ships to fight American ships and soon bring a very close end to the war by signing the Armistice and Treaty of Paris afterwards. -
Armistice is Signed Between the U.S. and Spain
The armistice is where the U.S. and Spain both agreed to stop shooting each other for a while so they don’t all die. This was important because it was the first step in ending the Spanish-American War and granting peace.. They promoted freedom and democracy because it would start to bring peace to countries that were in the middle of it. -
Capture of Puerto Rico
The capture of Puerto Rico was where 3,500 American troops that fought the war raised the flag in Puerto Rico after the Armistice was signed. This was important because it gave us more people and land to use for economic reasons. It would also give us more control of the Caribbean sea. -
Spanish Surrender the Philippines
The Spanish surrendered the Philippines and gave it to the government because it took out one of their bases that Spanish troops were trapped in. This was important because it led to the freedom of the Philippines and it would be the first step of promoting freedom and democracy for other nations other than Spanish rule. This would also help the U.S. build its economy with other Asian countries. -
Treaty of Paris 1898
The Treaty of Paris was signed between the United States and Spain for a peace agreement. This was important because it brought an end to the Spanish-American War. Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines then got their independence from Spain.