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