Key Events
February 15, 1898: The USS Maine incurred an explosion while docked in Havana Harbor and sank. The blame was placed on Spanish sabotage.
in April 25 1898:The U.S declared war on Spain.
May 1, 1898: the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic team defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
June 22, 1898: U.S. troops land in Cuba.
July 3, 1898:U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba.
July 17, 1898: The Spanish surrender at Santiago.
August 12, 1898: The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two.
December 10, 1898: The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. After extensive debate, the treaty is approved by the U.S. senate on February 6, 1899. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.