History

  • General Valeriano is sent to Cuba.

    He was the captain-general of many islands in the past. He was sent to Cuba to suppress uprisings that were happening.
  • De Lome letter is published

    This told about Spanish involvement in Cuba.
  • Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

    The Cubans sank this ship. The sinking of this ship led to another cause for going to war with the Cubans. Public support for the war was also gained.
  • President McKinley addresses Congress on Cuba

    The president at the time, William McKinley, wanted to declare war and suggested it to the senate.
  • The Teller Amendment

    This amendment was made after America kicked out Spain. It makes the U.S. the only force to be there without any problems.
  • U.S. declares war on Spain

    After the Spanish sank a U.S. ship, they decided to declare war on them.
  • Battle of Manila Bay

    It was a naval battle that ended in the U.S.'s victory over the Spanish in that area.
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    Battle of Guantanamo Bay

    This battle was fought due to the Spanish-American war. The winners were the Americans and Cubans.
  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    This was a battle in the Spanish-American War. The Americans won this battle in the end.
  • 1898 Treaty of Paris

    This Treaty was signed to end the Spanish-American War. It also relinquished Spain's claim to all the islands in the area.