The American Spanish War

By anethcruz
  • The US attempts to purchase Cuba

    The US attempts to purchase Cuba

    Diplomats recommended president Franklin to buy Cuba.
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    Cuba's first war for Independence

    The Spanish said that they would like to see Cuba sunk in rather than having President Franklin buying Cuba. Cuban's rebelled​ against Spain and did not success.
  • Explosion of the USS Maine

    Explosion of the USS Maine

    The ships blow up in harbor Havana. Cuba was ordered to bring Americans to safety. More than 260 men were killed after a while the news were out and a reward was sent to find the responsible ones of this accident. Americans sent out a newspaper saying that the Spanish were responsible for this.
  • U.S Declares War on Spain

    U.S Declares War on Spain

    There was no holding back the forces wanted a war. it made no difference even though the Spanish agreed to not lead a war. After a week debating this war, Congress agreed on war.
  • Jose Marti led Cuba's Second hour for independence

    Jose Marti led Cuba's Second hour for independence

    Launched a revolution in the year (1895) Put resistance against Spain. And others help achieve Cuba libre.
  • Yellow Press begun to shape American Public

    Yellow Press begun to shape American Public

    Direct opinion with respect to Cuba's civil war, the people behind this newspaper industry exaggerated​, America had sympathy for the rebels.
  • Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba by Spain

    Valeriano Weyler was sent to Cuba by Spain

    He tried to stop the rebellion in Cuba. The central and western Cuba's were sent to barbed wired concentration camps. 3,000 were sent to the camps and 1000 died.
  • Publication of the De Lome Letter

    Publication of the De Lome Letter

    President William McKinley took office, Cuban people embarrassed the President. Tried to avoid a war with Spain because it was not necessary​ and solve crisis.