dec 10, 1898 - Treaty of Paris (1898)
Description:
The Treaty of Paris, signed on December 10, 1898, officially ended the Spanish-American War, marking a significant shift in global power dynamics by establishing the United States as a world power with overseas territories. Under the terms of the treaty, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States, and relinquished sovereignty over Cuba, which became a U.S. protectorate until its formal independence in 1902.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 10, 1898
Now
~ 126 years ago