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Separatist Party Organized
Manuel Rojas organizes Seperatist Party which pledged to create the independent Republic of Puerto Rico. This is part of the rebellion known as Grito de Lares -
Slavery Abolished in Puerto Rico
Spanish Crown makes slavery illegal in Puerto Rico. -
Inauguration of Mckinley
President William McKinley inaugurated -
Praxides Mateo Sagasta Becomes Prime Minister of Spain
Prime Minister Castillo assassinated in Santa Agueda, Spain. Sagasta takes the reign. -
USS Maine Blown to Bits!
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Spanish-American War Begins
President McKinley signed the joint resolution on April 20, 1898, and the ultimatum was sent to Spain. In response, Spain broke off diplomatic relations with the United States on April 21. On the same day, the U.S. Navy began a blockade of Cuba. Spain declared war on April 23. On April 25, Congress declared that a state of war between the U.S. and Spain had existed since April 21, the day the blockade of Cuba had begun. -
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The Spanish American War
The Treaty of Paris is signed on December 10th 1898 -
Bombardment of San Juan
On May 12, a squadron of 12 U.S. ships commanded by Rear Adm. William T. Sampson bombarded San Juan. During the bombardment, many government buildings were shelled. -
San Juan Harbor Blockaded
On June 25, the USS Yosemite blockaded San Juan harbor. -
Spain relinquished its hold over Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Phillippines
The Spanish Government surrenders its hold on Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Phillippines. These area's fates are to be determined by treaties. -
US Gains Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Gov. Macias announces that Puerto Rico had been ceded to the US by Spain. -
The Spanish Commission for Peace accepted the United States' demands in the Peace Treaty.
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Hurricane San Ciriaco hits Puerto Rico
Hurricane San Ciriaco hits Puerto Rico causing major economic issues. -
Puerto Rico Gov. Begins
Charles H. Allen Inaugurated as Governor. -
Puerto Rico is accepted as a territory, rather than a state.
Congress states that the Constitution does not apply to Puerto Rico and that Puerto Rico is not in the Union but a territory.
