Spanish-American TimeLine

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  • The battle of San Juan Hill

    The battle of San Juan Hill
    United States forces as well as Teddy Rooselts Rough Raiders defeated outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill

  • The first day of the month

    This is the first day of Febuary

  • The Maine Explodes

    The Maine Explodes
    The marine explodes from unknown cause killing 260 onboard people out of 400.

  • Declares War

    President William Mckinley asks congress to declare war on Spain.

  • First Battle

    First Battle
    First battle between Spanish and American Forces.

  • Defeated Spanish Again

    The united States navy decisively defeated Spanish forces achieving nominal independence for Cuba.

  • Surrendered

    The Spanish surrender at Santiago.

  • Ended the War

    Ended the War
    The United States signed a cease fire agreement with Spain that brought an end to the Spanish-American War.

  • Treaty of paris

    The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain.