1896 February
- Spain begins a reconcentration policy in Cuba. (concentration camps)
1896 February
- The United States recognizes the situation and disuses options.
1896 August
- The Revolt in the Philippines began.
1897 March & December
- President McKinley is inaugurated. McKinley felt disturb by the reconcentration policy in Cuba so he gave aid and had Red Cross help as well.
1898 February
- The U.S.S. battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor which killed 268 men.
1898 July
- Victory was with the U.S. Military in the battle of San Juan, Cuba.
1898 July
- The Santiago is surrendered by Spain.
1898 August
- Peace Protocol is signed by Spain.
1898 December
- The Treaty of Paris is signed and the war was over.
Treaty Of Paris: