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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.