US Winning Land from Spain

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  • 1893

    1893
    The United States took control of the Hawaiian Islands by forcing the Queen of Hawaii to abdicate in a coup. This action set the stage for the United States to further pursue a sphere of influence in the Pacific region

  • 1895-1898

    1895-1898
    The armed struggle against Spanish colonial rule in Cuba and the Philippines became increasingly fierce. These revolts tied down large numbers of Spanish troops and provided an opportunity for the United States to intervene.

  • 1898

    1898
    The USS Maine, an American warship sent to Cuba to protect its citizens, has exploded in Havana harbor. The incident infuriated the American people and was attributed to Spain, giving the United States a pretext for war

  • 1898

    Spain first declared war on the United States

  • 1898

    The United States declared war on Spain, and the Spanish-American War began.

  • End of War and Peace Treaty

    The war ended with Spain's defeat and a request for an armistice. The United States signed a peace treaty with Spain, under which it seized the territories of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines from Spain.