Spanish American War (Apr 21, 1898 – Aug 13, 1898)

Cuba became independent

Oct 10, 1868

Cuba gained formal independence from the U.S. on May 20, 1902, as the Republic of Cuba.

Spain gave up Guam

1898

Apart from guaranteeing the independence of Cuba, the treaty also forced Spain to cede Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States.

The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain.

Apr 25, 1898

President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain on this day in 1898.

Treaty of Paris

Dec 10, 1898

The Treaty of Paris of 1898 was a treaty signed by Spain and the United States on December 10, 1898, that ended the Spanish–American War.