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General Veleriano Weyler is sent to Cuba
General Weyler was sent to Cube to stop revolts and prevent more uprisings. He was also called " The Butcher" he would put people into concentration camps, which caught the attention of the U.S. -
De Lome Letter
The De Lome letter was the Spanish ambassador for the U.S. criticizing President McKinley for his involvement in Cuba. -
Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
The U.S.S. Maine was a U.S. Navy ship located in Havana Harbor, and was one of the main reasons for the Spanish-American War -
President McKinley addresses Congress on Cuba
President McKinley addressed Congress in intervene with the conflict between Spain and Cuba since Cuba is so close to the U.S and he didn't want Spain that close and the Keep Americans and their businesses safe in Cuba. -
The Teller Amendment
This amendment to the U.S.'s declaration of war on Spain, and said the U.S. would not establish permanent control over Cuba. -
U.S. declares war on Spain
The U.S. declared war on Spain, which ended in victory for the U.S. -
Battle of Manila Bay
The U.S. Asiatic Squadron destroy the Spanish Pacific Fleet, it was the first battle of the war. -
Battle of Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. along with Cuban forces take the important harbor of Guantanamo Bay. The battle lasted four days started on the sixth and ended on the tenth. -
Battle of San Juan
The Battle of San Juan was a major battle of the war, they fought to capture Santiago de Cuba, this led to the surrender of Santiago. -
1898 Treaty of Paris
The 1898 Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish American War signed by Spain and the U.S. Spain lost control over Cuba and gave power over Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the U.S.
