Spanish-American War (apr 21, 1898 – jul 17, 1898)
Description:
The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the United States and Spain that effectively ended Spain's role as a colonial power in the New World. The United States emerged from the war as a world power with significant territorial claims stretching from the Caribbean to Southeast Asia. Spain’s military was outmatched from the opening of hostilities, and an armistice signed on August 12, 1898, brought an end to the fighting. The United States occupied Cuba and took possession of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The bloody struggle for independence in the Philippines resumed in 1899, the U.S. having replaced Spain as the colonial power.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1898
jul 17, 1898
~ 2 months and 27 days