nov 1, 1898 - Sinking of the Maine

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When a riot broke out in Havana, the U.S. sent the U.S.S. Maine to protect American interests and citizens
On Feb 15th, 1898, the U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana harbor, killing 260 sailors
Newspapers would blame the Spanish
The United States Blockaded Cuba on April 21st, Spain Declared War April 23rd
The first battle of the was was the Battle of Manila Bay
George Dewey and his Pacific fleet defeated the Spanish with only one casualty
The biggest problem faced by U.S. troops in Cuba was Disease
345 were killed in combat
2,565 were killed by disease

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