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The Maine Incident
In January 1898, a riot by Cuban-Spanish loyalists against the new autonomous government broke out in Havana, leading to the destruction of the printing presses of four local newspapers which published articles critical of the Spanish Army. The U.S. Consul-General cabled Washington, fearing for the lives of Americans living in Havana. In response, the battleship USS Maine was sent to Havana in the last week of January. On 15 February 1898, the Maine was destroyed by an explosion, killing 268 cre -
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Spanish American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, the result of American intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. American attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine–American War -
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Occupation of Cuba
After the Spanish-American war the U.S. occupied Cuba. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1898 wich allowed the U.S. to -
Platt Amendment
Passed in 1901 by the U.S. senator the Platt Amendment helped the U.S. gain a navel base at Guantanimo Bay. -
gainning of Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. gained Guantanamo Bay with the the Platt Amendment. -
Navel base today
The U.S. still leases the navel base from Cuba. -
Cuba today
The U.S. does not still occupy Cuba.
