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Cubans revolt against Spanish rule
Unhappy with Spanish rule and wanted to create their own government. -
President William McKinley Elected
People. At this time, Cuba was still under the control of Spain. -
U.S.S. Maine explosion
Spanish were blamed for the explosion of the Maine, this led to the Spanish-AMerican War. -
Press for war
President McKinley asked congress to declare war due to Spain's alleged involvement in the Maine explosion -
Battle of San Juan Hill
Theodore Roosevelt led a U.S. victory at this battle, which earned its spot as the bloodiest and most famous battle during the Spanish-American War -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
U.S. Navy defeated Spanish forces, which assured American victory in the Spanish-American war and achieved nominal independence for Cuba from Spanish rule -
Siege of Santiago de Cuba
Last major operation of the Spanish-American war. During the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, Americans led a siege of the city. They cut off all water and food supply to the city. Later led all the Spanish troops out of the city. -
Platt Amendment
This amendment that ended U.S. military occupation of Cuba and to "leave the government and control of the island of Cuba to its people."
