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Cuba's first war for independence
Angry Cubans rebelled against Cuba in hopes of freedom and a better life. Americans felt bad for the Cubans in the first war because it was unsuccessful. -
Jose Marti led Cuba's second war for independence
Jose Marti led the second war but got shot early and died. He planned to destroy sugar mills and other big buildings and properties. -
Yellow Press shaped american opinion with respect to Cuba's Civil War
The Yellow Press wrote exaggerated stories and friend to make others look bad which ended up to be fake news -
Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba by Spain
Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba because the people believed that he could bring an end to the war and had might powers. -
US attempts to purchase Cuba
After a successful rebel in Cuba, William offered/tried to buy Cuba for $300 million dollars. -
Publication of the De Lome Letter
The De Lome LEtter was a letter that made fun of the president in his acts to make things right. The letter called him weak and other names. -
Explosion of the USS Maine
The USS Maine ship exploded in Havana Harbor. It enraged people and newspapers and comments of hatred started out against the Spanish because the explosion was believed to be caused by the Spaniards. -
US declares war over Spain
The USS Maine explodes and they believe it was caused because of the Spanish. There was no holding back for the Americans and declaring war. -
US attack of Manila Bay
This battle happened during the Spanish - American War. Dewey lead the battle and the US won it. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
This war was a part of the Spanish and American war. The war was led by William Rufus. The rough Riders (Americans) pulled out and won the victory! -
Destruction of the Spanish fleet in Cuba
The US destroyed the Spanish fleet in order to win the war. After destroying it, the US won and went on to invade other places. -
U.S. invades Cuba
After the Americans won the Battle of San Juan, they decided to invade Puerto Rico too. -
Capture of Puerto Rico
2 days after the battle at San Juan Hill, the US captured Puerto Rico. This all happened on the coast of Cuba and ended with the destruction of the Spanish fleet. After that victory, the US went ahead and invaded Puerto Rico. -
Armistice is signed between the US and Spain
The US declares war on April 25th, but the Spanish were fearful because they didn't know what to do. The likeliness of the Spanish winning was slim to none. This war ultimately brought an end to the Paris treaty. -
Spanish surrender in the Philippines
After the battle in Manila Bay, the US won against the Spanish. The US invaded the Philippines and took them over. -
Naval Blockage in Cuba
The Naval Blockade was the first action that started the war in the Caribbean. They blocked all the Spanish ships which resulted in the US gaining victory. -
Treaty of Paris of 1898
The US and Spain signed a cease-fire agreement. This ended the fighting that made the war lasts as long as it did. (only 15 weeks)