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Revolution
Cuban nationalists revolt against Spanish rule. They established a Cuban Republic and tried to maintain power in Cuba. -
The Butcher
Spanish General Weyler (the "Butcher") comes to Cuba to enforce Spanish rule. He puts Cuban captives in prisons that can be related to concentration camps. -
Failure
Spain recalls Weyler due to his incompetence in stopping the Cuban rebels. -
The Maine
In early 1898, the USS Maine is sent to Cuba to evacuate Americans if war ever broke out. -
The Letter
Hearst publishes Spanish ambassadors Dupuy du Lome's letter insulting president McKinley. -
Sinking of the Maine
An explosion sank the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba. The Spanish are quickly blamed. -
A Plan
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt contacts Commodore Dewey with a plan: attack the Philippines if war breaks out with Spain. -
Approval For War
McKinley approves war with Spain,. -
Declaration of War
Spain declares war on the U.S. after the U.S. backs more Cuban insurgents. -
US Declares War
U.S. declares war on Spain and prepares to invade Cuba and the Philippines. -
Battle of Manila Bay
The first battle of the war is fought in the Philippines and is won by the U.S. The Spanish warships were no match for the American cruisers. -
Passage of the Teller Amendment
Teddy Roosevelt prepares to invade Cuba and starts training his own regiment, the Rough Riders. -
Invasion
US troops land in Cuba and start their advance inland. -
The Battle of San Juan Heights
U.S. forces led by Teddy Roosevelt defeat the Spanish and take San Juan Heights. -
The Battle of Santiago
Spain's Caribbean fleet is destroyed by the American Navy in a decisive battle. -
Surrender
The City of Santiago surrenders to General William Shafter. -
Armistice
An Armistice was signed between the Spanish and American forces. -
Manila is Captured
U.S. troops capture the city of Manila, ending all conflict between the Spanish and Americans in the Philippines. -
Treaty of Paris
A Treaty of Paris is signed to end conflict between America and Spain. The US annexes Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico. -
Fight For Freedom
Philippines declares itself an independent republic and fights a guerrilla war against the U.S. The Filipino government was led by Emilio Aguinaldo. -
End of the War
The Treaty of Paris passes in the Senate officially ending the Spanish American War. -
Foraker Act
American government passes the Foraker Act, allowing some self-government to work in Puerto Rico. -
Platt Amendment
Cuban officials agreed to the Platt Amendment, which allowed America to intervene in Cuban affairs. -
Captured
Emilo Auginaldo is captured and submits to American rule in the Philippines. -
Withdrawal
U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt withdraws federal troops from Cuba.
