Spanish American War (apr 21, 1898 – aug 13, 1898)
Description:
Due to support for the Cuban Revolution, and the "attack" on the USS Maine, the US invades Cuba. The war led to the United States emerging predominant in the Caribbean region, and the 1898 Treaty of Paris ceded to the US Cuba and Puerto Rico.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 21, 1898
aug 13, 1898
~ 3 months and 24 days