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The DeLome Letter
This letter was written by the Spanish ambassador of the US, Enrique Dupuy de Lome. He criticized American president McKinley by calling him weak and concerned only with gaining the favor of the crowd. The publication of this letter helped generate public support for a war with Spain over the issue of independence for Cuba. -
Sinking of the USS Maine
The ship entered Havana Harbor to protect and evacuate U.S citizens if riots occured over Spanish independence. There was an exlosion that made the ship sink and they believed Spain was responsible. After that, the war became inevitable. -
US Declaration of War on Spain
The US declared war on Spain because of the sinking of the USS Maine ship, they believed it was Spains fault. From then, they decided to start the war and help Cuba. -
Attack on Manila Bay
This battle sealed the transfer of the Philippines from Spain to the US. After the US acquired the Pilippines, Filipinos still had struggles that carried through the years. This battle extended the US influence and marked the US as a world power. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The Spanish fleet was destroyed off Santiago by US warships. On July 17 the Spanish surrendered to the city, and it became American -
Treaty of Paris
This document was signed to end the war, and grant the US its first overseas empire. The US gained Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
