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USS Maine Sinks in Havanna Harbor
- American naval ship that sank from an unknown cause, during the Cuban revolt against Spain, an event that became a major political issue in the U.S.
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Beginning of The Spanish-American War
The United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. -
McKinley Asks for declaration of war with Spain
President McKinley signed the joint resolution on April 20, 1898, and the ultimatum was sent to Spain. Was sent for the declaration of war with Spain (Spanish-American War) -
The Spanish-American War Begins!
On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. -
The San Juan Heights
The Battle of San Juan Hill, also known as the battle for the San Juan Heights, was a decisive battle of the Spanish–American War. -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
The Battle of Santiago de Cuba was a naval battle that occurred on July 3, 1898 in which it was an American victory in the Spanish–American War and achieving nominal independence for Cuba from Spanish rule. -
Siege of Santiago
The Siege of Santiago also known as the Siege of Santiago de Cuba was the last major operation of the Spanish–American War on the island of Cuba. -
Armistice ends the Spanish-American War
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. -
End of Spanish-American War
Results in an American Victory and the signing of the Treaty of Paris, and the gaining of land for the U.S.
