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Fake news.
The journalists published exaggerated news stories from Cuba, where Cuban rebels were fighting for independence from Spain in order to gain readers This technique was called yellow journalism. This fact situated U.S.A against Spain. -
William McKinley
William McKinley was elected in the U.S.A. William was in favor of the independence of Cuba. The previous president was opposed to war but McKinley carryied United States to war. -
The offense
A Spanish minister, Enrique Dupuy de Lôme, offended to the United States with a letter written by Enrique in which said that McKinley was “weak and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd.” -
USS Maine
Because of the ofense, USA sent the USS Maine to La Habana in order to protect Cuba. The boat exploded and nobody knew why. Then the journalists blaimed Spain, fact that helped the growth of the hate to Spain. -
The independence of Cuba
The USA declared Cuba independent and demanded Spain to leave the island within three days. Spain did not accept the independence and get angry because of the USA declaration. -
Declaration of war
Spain did not stand idly by and declared the war to the USA who immediately answered with another declaration of war to Spain. President McKinley requested $50 million to prepare for war and Congress approved the money. -
War in the Philippines
Navy destroyed a Spanish fleet situated in the Pacific Ocean. In that attack, 381 Spanish men were killed but any American died. -
Battle of El Caney
In the battle of El Caney, the 7.000 USA troops and Cuba allied rebels overwhelmed 600 Spanish soldiers. -
Last battle in Cuba
Spain tried to beat the USA blokade but they did not achieve it. Every Sapnish boat was destroyed while USA only suffered two casualties. -
Puerto RIco
The USA took advantage of the Spanish situation and invaded Spanish-held Puerto Rico, which was surrendered with little resistance. Then, Spain signed a cease-fire agreement. -
Consequences of the war in the Philippines
The USA sent troops to occupy and secure the Philippines and Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo took control of the Philippine capital, Manila.
