The Spanish-American war By Alejandro Giron Mar 14, 1898 Admiral Cervera's squadron steams for the Cape Verde Islands. Info Period: Mar 14, 1898 to Dec 10, 1898 The Spanish-American war Apr 5, 1898 Congress declares war on Spain. info Apr 28, 1898 A New Field for American Enterprise--Cuba, Queen of the Antilles Wow May 1, 1898 the first battle between Spanish and American info May 2, 1898 Glorious Victory of Dewey's Fleet Wonderful Info May 3, 1898 The Maine is Avenged upon Manila Info Jun 15, 1898 Spanish squadron leaves Spain for the Philippines. Info Jun 22, 1898 troops land in Cuba info Jun 23, 1898 Uncle Sam's Regulars Encamp on Cuban Soil More Info Jul 1, 1898 forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights info Jul 3, 1898 forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay Info Jul 10, 1898 Santiago bombarded by the U.S. Navy. Info Jul 17, 1898 The Spanish surrender at Santiago. info Aug 9, 1898 Battle of Coamo Info Aug 9, 1898 Battle of Puerto Rico Info Aug 12, 1898 The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace info Aug 13, 1898 Peace Proclaimed Now this is info Oct 14, 1898 Us Withdraws from Cuba info Nov 5, 1898 MARIA TERESA lost near Cat Island. Info Dec 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris info