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De Lome Letter
A note that was written by Don Enrique Dupuy de Lome that stated that America's involvment in Spanish affairs was practialy un-needed and that McKinley was not needed. -
Sinking of the U.S.S Maine
The U.S.S Maine was sent to "watch over" the harbors of Cuba and to monitor the Americans who worked there making a profit. The ship was destroyed after multiple charges were blown up due to an encounter with a naval mine. -
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Spanish War
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U.S Declares War On Spain
The official declaration of war -
Battle of Manila Bay
The first major engagement in the war, the US fights near Philipines and wins. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
A very heavy and strategical fight that lead to further U.S control of Cuba -
Treaty of Paris
The end of the war that lead to Spain losing all of its territories.
