Spanish American War: Causation (apr 21, 1898 – dec 10, 1898)
Description:
Cause1. America's support the struggle of Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule
2. Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
3. Yellow Journalism
Effect:
1. U.S. won
2. Peace treaty to reclaim lands on Cuba
3. Cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines to the U.S.
4. Annexation of Hawaii
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1898
dec 10, 1898
~ 7 months