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Spanish-American War
A conflict fought between Spain and the United States in 1898. Hostilities began after the destruction of the U.S.S Maine. -
The U.S.S Maine Explodes
*At 9:40 PM on February 15th, 1898, the battleship U.S.S Maine exploded in Havana Harbor.
*It killed 268 men and shocked the American populace.
* Many Americans blamed Spain, and it triggered the Spanish-American War -
President McKinley asks for declaration of War.
*President McKinley asks to declare war on Spain on this day.
* After the U.S.S Maine sank, many people blamed Spain.
*McKinley abandoned his hopes for neutrality bowed to congressional calls for war. -
First Battle
In the first battle of between Spanish and American forces, US commodore Dewey and his asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish Fleet at Manila Bay. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
- US forces, including Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish Forces.
- The battle took place at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill near the Spanish stronghold of Santiago de Cuba.
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Battle of Santiago de Cuba
*The Battle of Santiago de Cuba was a naval battle that occurred on July 3rd, 1898.
*This battle won independence for Cuba from Spanish rule.
* The US Navy decisively defeated Spanish forces, which sealed American Victory in the Spanish-American War -
Siege of Santiago
*The last major operation of the Spanish-American War.
*The primary objective of US forces was to capture the city of Santiago de Cuba.
*The destruction of the Spanish fleet at the city allowed US forces to safely besiege the city. -
The End
An armistice ends the Spanish-American War. However, Spain had to agree with protocol on US terms: the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Manila in the Philippines. -
Treaty of Paris
*The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. After extensive debate, the treaty is ratified by the U.S. senate on February 6, 1899. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
