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Important events for the Spanish American War
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Cuban War for Independence
Lasted up until the end of 1898. Ended up catching the attention of Americans because of how politically and economically unstable it seemed, as well as being close to the United States. -
Suspicion of Spain rises
A misterious explosion sank the battleship USS Maine -
U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution that acknowledged Cuban independence
President William McKinley was given permission to use any military measures to make sure Cuba achieves independence -
Congress voted to to to war with Spain
Spain also declared war on America -
First battle of the war
Happened in Manila Bay -
Cease-fire was signed
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Hawaii becomes U.S. Territory
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War ended
U.S. and Spanish government signed the Treaty of Paris -
Treaty of Paris ratified
U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and bought the Philippines as well as Cuba gaining independence -
Cuban Republic Day
U.S. gave the government of Cuba over to the elected Cuban government
