Spanish american war

Spanish American War

By j2d21986

  • America declares war on Spain

    America declares war on Spain
    On April 11, Mckinley asked Congress for authority to use force against Spain. After a week of debate, Congress agreed, and on April 20 the United States declared war.

  • Dewey defeats Spanish fleet at Manila

    Dewey defeats Spanish fleet at Manila
    Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

  • San Juan Hill

    San Juan Hill
    Theodore Roosevelt and the "Rough Riders" charged up Kettle Hill and defeated the Spanish in Cuba.

  • Spain signs an armistice with the United States

    Spain signs an armistice with the United States
    Spain signs a cease-fire agreement with the United States

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The United States and Spain met in Paris to sign a treaty.