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Spanish American War

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  • The DeLome Letter

    The DeLome Letter
    The DeLome Letter was a message sent to Spain from the Spanish Ambassador calling President McKinely a weak President. The President then promptly sent the battleship USS Maine to Havana.

  • Sinking of the USS Maine

    Sinking of the USS Maine
    The US battleship had been sent to Cuba to protect American interests there and in response to the DeLome letter. It blew up for unknown reasons and led to a mass public call for war with Spain.

  • US Declaration of War on Spain

    US Declaration of War on Spain
    As calls for war become louder, Congress and the President give in. War is declared.

  • Attack on Manila Hill

    Attack on Manila Hill
    The battle took place in the Philippines and was the first major battle of the Spanish American War. US won the naval battle and ended the Spanish colony in the Philippines

  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill
    It was the bloodiest and most famous battle in the war. It marked the greatest victory for the Rough Riders.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris formally ended the Spanish-American War. Spain lost rights to Cuba, acknowledging its independence. The US gains PuertoRico and Guam, and also the Philippines for $20 million.