Key Events

Key events:

• • On April, 1898, U.S. declares war on Spain.

  • On May 1, 1898, the first battle between the U.S. and Spain occurs. U.S. won this battle.

  • June 22, 1898, U.S. troops arrive to Cuba.

  • July 1, 1898, the U.S. defeats Spain at the battle of San Juan Heights.

  • July 3, 1898, the U.S. destroys a Spanish fleet at Santiago Bay, Cuba.

  • July 17, 1898, Spain surrenders at Santiago, Cuba.

  • August 12, 1898, the U.S. sing a peace protocol which ends hostility between both nations.

  • December 10, 1898, the Treaty of Paris is signed by the U.S. and Spain.