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Spanish American War
It was a war over Cuba Battle between the United States and the The Spanish -
The U.S.S Maine is BLOWN up.
February 1st the U.S.S Maine is exploded while being anchored in the Havana Harbor in Cuba -
President McKinley Asks for declaration of war against Spain
President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain -
First Battle in between the United States and the Spanish
In the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines. -
US Forces win against outnumbering spanish force
US forces including Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill near the Spanish stronghold of Santiago de Cuba. -
Siege Of Santiago
Siege of Santiago de Cuba was the last major operation of the Spanish–American War on the island of Cuba. This action should not be confused with the naval battle of Santiago de Cuba -
Spanish Forces surrender
After both governments agreed to the terms of capitulation ("surrender" was avoided), in which Toral surrendered his garrison and all troops in the Division of Santiago, an additional 9,000 soldiers.The Spanish also ceded Guantanamo City and San Luis. The Spanish troops marched out of Santiago on July 17. -
Armistice Ends Spanish-American War
The brief and one-sided Spanish-American War comes to an end when Spain formally agrees to a peace protocol on U.S. terms: the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Manila in the Philippines to the United States pending a final peace treaty -
The Treaty Of Paris is Signed in December 10,1898
The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two.December 10, 1898:The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. After extensive debate, the treaty is ratified by the U.S. senate on February 6, 1899. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
