Spanish American War Timeline APUSH

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    Spanish American War

  • The De Lome Letter

    The De Lome Letter
    This was a letter written by Enrique Dupuy de Lôme to Don José Canelejas about Lôme’s opinion on Spanish invovlement in Cuba and Mckinely's diplomacy. It was intercepted by Cuban revolutionaries.

  • Sinking of the USS Maine

    Sinking of the USS Maine
    The USS Maine is sent out to guard Cuba. Ship mysteriously exploded and is blamed on Spanish. In the end it turned out to be just an engine malfunction.

  • US Declaration of War on Spain

    US Declaration of War on Spain
    Despite Spain ordering an armistice, the US decides to go ahead and declare war.

  • Attack on Manila Bay

    Attack on Manila Bay
    Americans went to Manila to attack a Spanish fleet and to achieve more command of the sea and hinder Spanish overseas forces.

  • Battle of San Juan Hill

    Battle of San Juan Hill
    This was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the war.The Americans ended up winning, leaving a good impact on the Rough Riders.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    This treaty awarded independence to Cuba, held Spain responsible for Cuban debt, ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the US, and sold the Philippines to the US for 20mil.