Spanish–American War and the United States' Overseas Expansion (1898–1901)

1. De Lôme letter published in U.S. press

   Feb 9, 1898Labels: Enrique Dupuy, William McKinley

   • De L me
   • Britannica

2. USS Maine explodes in Havana Harbor

   Feb 15, 1898Labels: USS Maine, Havana Harbor

   • Britannica
   • USS Maine

3. Teller Amendment included in Cuba resolution

   Apr 20, 1898Labels: Teller Amendment, Cuba resolution

   • Teller Amendment
   • Britannica

4. United States declares war on Spain

   Apr 25, 1898Labels: United States, Spain

   • Britannica
   • U S War

5. U.S. wins the Battle of Manila Bay

   May 1, 1898Labels: Battle of, George Dewey

   • Britannica
   • Nat Archives

6. Aguinaldo proclaims Philippine independence

   Jun 12, 1898Labels: Emilio Aguinaldo, Philippine Declaration

   • Aguinaldo
   • Philippine War

7. U.S. captures Guam from Spain

   Jun 21, 1898Labels: Guam, U S

   • Capture Guam
   • Treaty Paris

8. San Juan Heights fighting near Santiago begins

   Jul 1, 1898Labels: San Juan, El Caney

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

9. Spanish fleet destroyed at Santiago de Cuba

   Jul 3, 1898Labels: Santiago de, Spanish fleet

   • Britannica
   • Santiago Battle

10. U.S. troops land at Guánica, Puerto Rico

    Jul 25, 1898Labels: Gu nica, Puerto Rico

    • LOC Guide
    • HISTORY

11. U.S. and Spain sign peace protocol

    Aug 12, 1898Labels: Peace Protocol, Washington D

    • Britannica
    • Protocol Text

12. Mock Battle of Manila and city surrender

    Aug 13, 1898Labels: Mock Battle, Manila surrender

    • Battle Manila
    • Nat Archives

13. Treaty of Paris ends Spanish–American War

    Dec 10, 1898Labels: Treaty of, Spain

    • Britannica
    • Treaty Paris

14. McKinley issues “Benevolent Assimilation” proclamation

    Dec 21, 1898Labels: Benevolent Assimilation, William McKinley

    • Proclamation
    • Britannica

15. Fighting erupts: Battle of Manila begins Philippine–American War

    Feb 4, 1899Labels: Battle of, Philippine American

    • Britannica
    • Battle Manila

16. U.S. Senate ratifies the Treaty of Paris

    Feb 6, 1899Labels: U S, Treaty of

    • Britannica
    • Treaty Paris

17. Foraker Act establishes civilian government in Puerto Rico

    Apr 12, 1900Labels: Foraker Act, Puerto Rico

    • Britannica
    • House History

18. Platt Amendment attached to U.S. Army appropriations bill

    Mar 2, 1901Labels: Platt Amendment, Cuba

    • Britannica
    • Nat Archives