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The DeLome Letter
Written by Spanish ambassador Enrique Dupuy DeLome, the DeLome letter was written to Cuba to explain DeLome's opinion on President McKinley and the war. -
Sinking of USS Maine
An explosion of unknown origin sank the United States battleship USS Maine. Many Americans believed that Spain was responsible. -
United States Declares War
The U.S. government immediately imposed a naval blockage of Cuba to officially declare war on Spain. -
Attack on Manila Bay
The United States attacked the Spanish fleet at Manila in the Philippines to achieve command of the sea and preclude reinforcement and resupply of the Spanish overseas forces. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The Rough Riders attacked San Juan Hill on July 1st. They abandoned their horses, and shortly after took over San Juan. -
Treaty of Paris
Spain and America signed a peace treaty in Paris. This treaty gave Cuba their independence and held Spain responsible for Cuban debt. the U.S. gained new territory under this treaty while Spain lost their land.
