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U.S.S Maine explodes
The U.S.S Maine explodes in Havana Harbor, Cuba. The reason for this is still unknown. -
Mckinley Wants to declare war
Mckinley wants to declare war on Spain after the media persuaded him. his original intent was to avoid armed conflict but the sensational newspapers made by yellow journalists convinced the media into wanting war. -
The war begins
The first battle of the war was a naval battle against the spanish fleet. Commodore Dewey and the Asiatic squadron to defeat the spanish in Manila Bay, Philippines. -
The U.S troops arrive.
The U.S land on cuban soil. -
American Victory at San Juan Hill
the us forces, including teddy Roosevelt's rough riders defeated the Spanish which were completely outnumbered. -
The Santiago seige
The U.S begin to attack the Spanish in the santiago bay -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
This naval battle in Santiago bay resulted in another american victory . this was the last battle of the war. -
The End of war
The U.S and Spain sign a cease fire. -
the us and spain sign a peace treaty
Spain and US oficially sign a peace treaty
