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De Lome Letter
This letter which was written by the Spanish Ambassador called out president WIlliam McKinley by calling him weak. This letter helped gain support for a war with Spain over Independence. -
Sinking of the USS Maine
THe USS Maine exploaded and sinked in the Havana Harbor. 266 crew men were killed. Explanation of why the vessel sunk is torn between natrual causes, or a mine. This was one of the triggers for the Spanish American War. -
US Declaration of War on Spain
The US declares war on Spain. In the end America won the war. This involves war fare between Spain and US. -
Attack on Manila Bay
America went to destroy the Spanish Pacific Squadron. This was the first major engagement of the Spanish American War. This battle was the most decisive naval battles in history. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
This was the bloodiest and most violent battle in the war. This is the battle where Roosevelt won a Medal of Honor. -
Tready of Paris (3rd one)
After American victory, a third Tready of Paris was made. America won the war, and the 2 countries signed the tready for peace.
