Introducing 

Prezi AI.

Your new presentation assistant.

Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.

Loading…
Transcript

The Spanish American War Timeline

February 15, 1898

An American battleship, the USS Maine, was on patrol in Havana Harbor and exploded killing 260 sailors. Despite there being no hard core evidence, many Americans blamed the Spanish.

1

April 24, 1898

2

Spain declares war on the United States

April 25, 1898

The United States declares war on Spain.

3

May 1, 1989

American steel ships beat Spain's wooden ships in the Phillippines at the Battle of Manila Bay.

4

June 22, 1898

US troops arrive in Cuba to fight.

5

July 1, 1898

US troops defeat the Spanish in the Battle of San Juan Hill.

6

July 3, 1898

US forces contained Spanish forces in the Santiago harbor.

7

July 17, 1898

Spanish surrenders.

8

August 12, 1898

The Protocal of Peace is signed by the United States and Spain. The protocal ended the war and any honstile tensions between the two countries.

9

December 10, 1898

The U.S. and Spain sign the Treaty of Paris.

10

February 6, 1899

U.S. gains control over Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Phillipinnes. The United States holds control over them to this day

11

1917

Puerto Rican's are given US citizenship.

12

Learn more about creating dynamic, engaging presentations with Prezi