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February 1898
The month in which the major events and roots of the Spanish-American War began. -
The USS Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor
On February 15, 1898, an unknown explosion of the USS Maine occurred. The explosion killed 260 of the 400 soldiers on board. -
President William McKinley ask Congress to declare war on Spain
On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. In response to this, the United States blamed Spain, and President William McKinley ask Congress to declare war on Spain. -
Battle of Manila Bay
The Battle of Manila Bay was the first battle of the Spanish-American War. This battle was fought in the Philippians and the U.S. Navy completed destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet. -
The Battle of San Juan Hill
The Battle of San Juan Hill was part of the United States effort to capture the Spanish-held Cuba. The battle resulted in an American Victory. -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
The Battle of Santiago de Cuba was a naval battle between the United States Navy and the Spanish Navy. The battle resulted in an American victory which sealed American victory for the Spanish-American War. -
Siege of Santiago de Cuba
The Siege of Santiago de Cuba was the last major operation of the Spanish-American War. The siege of this city effectively ended the war and the fighting in Cuba. -
End of the Spanish-American War
The war came to an end shortly after it started, with Spanish leaders agreeing to an armistice, or an agreement to stop fighting, with the United States. -
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was the formal agreement between the United States and Spain to end the Spanish-American war. With the agreement the United States gained Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Guam from this treaty, and also bought the Philippines for $20 million dollars.
