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The Delome Letter
Senor Don Enrique Dupuy de Lome reveals de Lome's opinion about Spanish involvement in Cuba and President McKinley;s diplomacy. -
Sinking of the USS Maine
This event was the climax in pre-war tension between the U.S. and Spain. Many Americans assumed that the Spanish were responsible for Maine's destruction. -
U.S. Declaration of war on Spain
President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain. This was a victory for the U.S. and a transition period for both nations. -
Attack on Manila Bay
This was a major Asian encounter of the Spanish-American War, which sealed the transfer of the Philipinnes from the Spanish Empire to the United States. This extended U.S. influence in the Western Pacific and marked the emergence of the U.S. as a worldpower. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
This is known as the battle for the San Juan Heights. It was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the war. This was the location of the greatest victory for thr Rough Riders. -
Treaty of Paris
Agreement that resulted in the Spanish Empire's surrendering control of Cuba and ceding of Puerto Rico and the United States.
