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THe U.S. congress declare war on Spain
The U.S. wanted to end Spain's colonial empire in the western hemisphere. Also, wanted to help Cuba achieve freedom from Spanish colonial rule. -
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The spanish-americn war
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Battle of Manila
The first battle of the spanish-american war between spanish and american forces was at Manila. The spanish fleet was defeated. -
Troops
Troops land on Guatemala Bay. -
Troops part 2
The united states troops land in cuba. -
Battle at an San Juan Heights
The rough riders charged the hill . However, they took heavy casualities. -
Win at the battle of San Juan Heights
Even though the rough riders suffered heavy casualities they came out on top and defeated. -
Removal of Spanish Fleets
The U.S. forces Spanish Fleets off of Santiago Bay in Cuba. -
The Spanish Surrender
The fifth army corps fell victim to malaria and many other tropical diseases. Which led to surrender by the Spanish. -
Protocol of Peace
The protocol of peace ended hostilities between spain and the U.S. both signed the document. -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by representatives of both Spain and the U.S. Debated for a while ratified lthe next year. -
Treaty of Paris Ratified
The treaty of paris is ratified by the U.S. Congress and full control is gained over Cuba, Puerto RIco, Philippines, and Guam.