Why the United Annexed the Philipppines

By WillG2018

  • Cuba's second war for Independence

    The Cubans deliberately destroyed property and tried to provoke the U.S. to help them.

  • U.S.S Maine explodes

    The ship blew up in the harbor of Havana. More than 260 men were killed.

  • The United States declare war on Spain

    Congress declared war after a week after debate.

  • First Battle of the War

    Fought in the Philippines with Commodore George Dewey destroyed every Spanish ship.

  • Cease Fire agreement ending the war

    The war only lasted 15 weeks

  • Signing the Treaty of Paris

    Signed by the United States and Spain meeting in Paris. Spain sold the Philipines to the United States for $20 million.

  • Annexation of the Philippines

    U.S. Senate approves Treaty of Paris