The Spanish American War

By sydneybrown

  • William MiKinley Becomes President

    William MiKinely takes his oath to be the president of the United States of America.

  • The USS Maine Explodes

    The U.S.S. Maine is blown into pieces in Havana Harbor. This devestating explosion killed 260 crew members aboard the ship, including officers. Most people blamed the Spanish for this terrible tragedy though the Spanish denyed this attack on the U.S.S Maine.

  • Yellow Journalism

    Yellow Journalism is writing that is based on very cruel information that is exagerated. This date is based on an article that was written based on the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine.

  • Theodore Roosevelt Sends George Dewey To The Phillipines

    George Dewy was sent to the Phillipines for possible millitary action. Theodore was the on who sent Officer Dewy.

  • The U.S. Declares War Against Spain

    The war is declared!

  • Dewey Attacks Manilla Bay

    George Dewey finally has his chance to attack Manilla Bay in the Phillipines.

  • Cuba Defeats Spanish

    Cuban Revolutionary Forces defeat the Spanish!

  • The Treaty Of Paris

    This is the treaty that ends the war!

  • Cuba Is Free

    Cuba is independent!

  • Theodore Roosevelt Earns His Medal Of Honor

    Theodore Roosevelt finally wins his medal of honor for his amazing Military action in the Spanish American War.