Spainish War

By Landen1396
  • U.S. Attempt to Purchase Cuba

    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

    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

    Josè Marti Launches a Revolution

    He led the Cubans in their second war for independence.
  • Weyler Gets sent to Cuba

    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)

    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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    Armistice is signed between the U.S. and Spain

    This ended the war with Spain at a loss.
  • Spanish Surrenders Philippines

    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

    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.