Understanding the Spanish-American War

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Spanish-American War Start Year

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1898

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Main Cause of War

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Cuban struggle for independence

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U.S. Battleship Explosion

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USS Maine

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Treaty Ending the War

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Treaty of Paris (1898)

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Result of Treaty of Paris

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U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines

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Key Figure: U.S. President

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William McKinley

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Key Figure: Spanish Admiral

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Pascual Cervera

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Major Battle: Cuba

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Battle of San Juan Hill

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Major Battle: Philippines

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Battle of Manila Bay

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Volunteer Cavalry Unit

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Rough Riders