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1876
The United States declared a "blockade" of Cuba, triggering the Cuban independence movement. -
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US Winning Land from Spain
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1895
War broke out between Spain and Cuba, causing concern in the United States. -
1898
February 15 - The United States battleship Maine explodes in Havana Harbor, Cuba, and the United States suspects that Spain is responsible for the incident. -
1898
April 25 - The United States declares war on Spain. -
1898
April 25 - The United States declares war on Spain. -
1898
The United States Navy defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in the Philippines. -
1898
American infantry captured Santiago de Cuba. -
1898
American forces capture Puerto Rico's Puetorico. -
1898
American troops land on Guam. -
1898
American troops land on Guam. -
1898
The United States and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, and Spain ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. -
1899
The United States officially took control of the Philippines. -
1899
Spain gave up its sovereignty over Cuba and Cuba became a protectorate of the United States.