SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

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• Started on April 25, 1898
• Ended on August 12, 1898
• (3 months, 2 weeks and 4 days)

The Spanish-American War was between Spain and The United States.

The Spanish-American war was fought in Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

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Cause: Negotiations between Spain and U.S. break down after insulting letter from Spanish ambassador is published.

Results: American victory and 4. U.S. acquires Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippine Islands for $20 million.

BATTLES

• U.S.S. MAINE BLOWS UP
• Roosevelt's Rough Riders take San Juan Hill
• Americans destroy Spanish Caribbean fleet

American troops raising the American Flag over Fort San Antonio Abad after the Battle of Manila

The capture of El Caney

Charge of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill

1st Marine Battalion raising the United States flag at Guantánamo Bay

USS Olympia entering Manila Bay

3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Battalion awaits orders to charge the Spanish

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