April 25, 1898 The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain.
May 1, 1898 First major battle between Spanish and U.S. Forces:
U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
June 22, 1898 U.S. troops land in Cuba.
July 1, 1898 U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights.
July 3, 1898 U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba.
July 17, 1898 The Spanish surrender at Santiago.
August 12, 1898 The U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two countries.
December 10, 1898 The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain, ending the Spanish-American War.
February 6, 1899 The Treaty of Paris is ratified by the U.S. Senate.
Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
