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Mounting tensions in Havana Harbor
Spain becomes upset with America and sinks the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. -
Destruction of the USS Maine
The USS Maine was sunken by the Spaniards.This was the event that likely caused the Spanish-American war. -
McKinley asks for permission to declare war
President William McKinley asks congress for permission to declare war on Spain. -
US declares war on Spain
The US formally declares war on Spain starting the Spanish-American war. -
Battle of Manilla Bay
First battle of the Spanish-American war. Spanish forces defeated by US in Manilla Bay in the Philippines. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
This was the battle in which the US and Cuban forces defeated the Spanish army taking over San Juan Hill. -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
This was the naval battle in which the US forces defeated spanish forces sealing their victory in the Spanish-American War. -
Siege of Santiago
The last operation of the Spanish-American war in which the Americans completely defeated the Spanish ending the war. -
Armistice Signed
Spain agrees to peace agreement set on US terms officially ending the Spanish-American war.
