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- The Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War was signed on December 10, 1898. In it, Spain renounced all claim to Cuba, ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States and transferred sovereignty over the Philippines to the United States for $20 million.
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May 14, 2010 · The Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War was signed on December 10, 1898. In it, Spain renounced all claim to Cuba, ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States and transferred...
- Missy Sullivan
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May 21, 2024 · How did the Spanish-American War end? 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 Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Battle of Manila Bay, undated print.- U.S. troops occupying a position near Manila during the Spanish-American War.
- William T. Sampson.
- Theodore Roosevelt (centre left with glasses) and the Rough Riders, July 1898.
- U.S. troops on the march in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, 1898, drawing by William J. Glackens.
The Spanish–American War brought an end to almost four centuries of Spanish presence in the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific. The defeat and loss of the Spanish Empire's last remnants was a profound shock to Spain's national psyche and provoked a thorough philosophical and artistic reevaluation of Spanish society known as the Generation of '98 ...
Oct 16, 2023 · Start Date: The Spanish American War started on April 21, 1898, when the U.S. Navy blockaded Cuba and Spain severed diplomatic ties with the U.S. End Date: Fighting ended on August 12, 1898. Duration: The war lasted for about 4 months. Location: Major battles were fought in the Philippines and Cuba. Who Won: The United States won the Spanish ...
- Randal Rust
When the USS Maine sank, the United States believed the tragedy was the result of Spanish sabotage and declared war on Spain. The Spanish-American War lasted only six weeks and resulted in a decisive victory for the United States.
