Spanish American War Flashcards
What year was it fought in?
1898
Where did it originate from?
The Cuban’s struggle for Independence which began in February 1895
Which battleship sank, unexplained, in the Havana Harbour?
USS Maine
What had the USS Maine been sent to do?
It had been sent to look after US citizens and property.
What happened in Manila Bay?
George Dewey led a US naval squadron to the Bay in the Phillipines and destroyed the anchored Spanish fleet.
Where and under who was the Spanish fleet located?
Santiago, Pascual Cevera
Who landed on the coast of east Santiago?
Volunteers under General William Shafter, including Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders
What happened to Santiago?
Came under heavy fire and surrendered to Shafter on July 17, effectively ending the war
What treaty ended this war?
Treaty of Paris
What territories were exchanged in this treaty?
Cuba, ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the US, and gave the US the Philipinnes for $20bn
