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U.S. Attempt to Purchase Cuba
Diplomates recommended to President Franklin Pierce to buy Cuba the Spanish didn't agree with this and wanted to "see Cuba sunk in the Ocean." -
Cuba's First War for Independence
This was known as the Ten Years' war where Cubans fought the Spanish for independence and to abolish slavery -
Josè Marti Launches a Revolution
He led the Cubans in their second war for independence. -
Weyler Gets sent to Cuba
Weyler puts 300,000 Cubans into concentration camps and kills thousands -
Yellow Press Began to Shape American's Public Opinions (With Respect to Cuba's Civil War)
The style of writing known as yellow journalism was known for exaggerating news to enrage readers. -
The Capture of Puerto Rico
The United states and Spain met in Paris to agree on a treaty which gave the U.S. Guam and Puerto Rico. -
Publication of the De Lome Letter
Following the De Lome letter, a US outrage occurred causing the USS Maine to go to Cuba. -
Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
American newspapers claim that the Spanish blew up Maine. 200 Americans died in the U.S.S Maine. -
America Declares War on Spain
President McKinley asked congress for the authority to use force against Spain. Congress agreed and on April 20th the United States declared war. -
Destruction of the Spanish Fleet
The first battle between America and Spain was fought in the Philippians (Manilla Bay) where General Dewy lead America to a victory against the Spanish -
Navel Blockade of Cuba
The naval blockade of Cuba in the Caribbean. Hostile forces set up the blockade, but Admiral William T. Sampson sealed up the Spanish in the harbor. -
American Forces invade Cuba
American forces landed in Cuba in June 1898 and began to coverage on the port city of Santiago. This army included 4 African American regiments and the Rough Riders. -
Battle at San Juan Hill
The rough riders helped take the high group overlooking a Spanish settlement with soldiers. This was very strategic for cannons. -
Armistice is signed between the U.S. and Spain
This ended the war with Spain at a loss. -
Spanish Surrenders Philippines
11,000 Americans joined forces with Filipino rebels and In August, Spanish troops in Manila surrendered to the United States. -
Treaty of Paris
The United States and Spain meet in Paris to sign a Treaty. At this time Spain surrendered Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Then the United States bought the Philippines for $20 million.