The Spanish-American War

By michael844

  • Explosion of USS Maine battleship

    Explosion of USS Maine battleship

  • In his discussions with Spain, President McKinley demands on Spain giving over Cuba. Spain refuses to recognize Cuban independence.

    In his discussions with Spain, President McKinley demands on Spain giving over Cuba. Spain refuses to recognize Cuban independence.

  • Spain declares war against the United States.

    Spain declares war against the United States.

  • The US declares war on Spain, starting on April 21. The US Navy is preparing to battle Spain in Cuba and the Philippines.

    The US declares war on Spain, starting on April 21. The US Navy is preparing to battle Spain in Cuba and the Philippines.

  • Commodore George Dewey conducts a US naval attack on Spain's Pacific force off the coast of Manila, the Philippines' capital. The Battle of Manila Bay was a significant win for the US.

    Commodore George Dewey conducts a US naval attack on Spain's Pacific force off the coast of Manila, the Philippines' capital. The Battle of Manila Bay was a significant win for the US.
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    During the Battle of Santiago in Cuba, US soldiers finish their attack on San Juan Ridge by seizing the highest point, San Juan Hill. The US Navy fires heavily on all of the Spanish ships, destroying them all.

  • Spain surrenders to the United States at Santiago.

    Spain surrenders to the United States at Santiago.

  • During peace talks, President McKinley insists that Spain give up the Philippines and Cuba.

    During peace talks, President McKinley insists that Spain give up the Philippines and Cuba.

  • Spain and the United States sign the Treaty of Paris.

    Spain and the United States sign the Treaty of Paris.