feb 15, 1898 - Battleship Maine Sinks in Havana Harbor

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The mysterious sinking of the Battleship Maine causes the US to go to war against Spain to help Cuba gain independence from Spain. The conflict, called the Spanish-American War, ends with decisive naval victories for the US. As a result, the US gains ownership of the former Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico, Guam, and
the Philippines. In addition, the US annexes Hawaii.

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