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The Spanish-American War took place from April 25, 1898 to August 12, 1898. Some of key figures on the side of the US, Cuba, and the Philippines were William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Emilio Aguinaldo, and George Dewey. Key figures on the side of Spain were Maria Christina, Manuel Macias, Patricio Montojo, and Praxedes Sagasta. The Treaty of Paris was adopted at the end of the war.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoWilliam McKinley, George Dewey, Nelson Miles, the Buffalo Soldiers, Joseph Wheeler,
Praxedes Sagasta as Spain's Prime Minister, Admiral Patriciao Montojo commanding the Manila Fleet, Pasqual Cervera, commanding the Caribbean Fleet.
Maximo Gonez leading the Cuban rebels.
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∙ 13y agoThe US Navy's Asiatic Squadron assembled in Hong Kong, took on provisions and coal and headed for Manila under Commodore George Dewey. It opened the war by destroying the Spanish fleet under Admiral Patricio Montojo in six hours on 1 May 1898. Admiral William Sampson's Atlantic Fleet met Admiral Pascual Cevera's Squadron coming out of Santiago on 3 July and in five hours had destroyed Spain second fleet.
General William Shafter had Cuba under control and General Nelson Miles would land on Puerto Rico on 25 July and by 13 August an Armistice had been signed.
Others worthy of mention include:
President William McKinley.
Secretary of State John Hay
The 9th and 10th Cavalry (Buffalo Soldiers).
The 24th and 25th Infantry (Buffalo Soldiers).
The 1st Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders).
The 110 Medal of Honor winners.
Leonard Wood,
Joseph Wheeler,
Philip M. Bannon,
Allan C. Kelton,
Charles G. Long,
Lewis C. Lucas,
Louis J. Magil,
James E. Mahoney,
Charles l. McCawley,
William N. McKelvey,
Albert S. McLemore,
Paul St. Clair Murphy,
Wendell C. Neville,
Melville J. Shaw,
Buckey O'Neill,
John Bernadou,
The crew of the Revenue Cutter Hudson and of course,
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∙ 9y agoThe main people on the American side of the war were Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, Nelson Miles, and William Shafter. On the Spanish side they had Maria Christina, Praxedes Sagasta, and Patricio Montojo.
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∙ 13y agoFor the US they included General Nelson Miles and Admiral George Dewey. Other key players were:
General William Shafter.
Brigadier General Leonard Wood, Medal of Honor, Indian Wars, Future Army Chief of Staff.
Major General Joseph Wheeler.
Admiral William Sampson.
Commodore Winfield Scott Schley.
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Medal of Honor.
Sergeant Major Edward L. Baker, Medal of Honor, 10th Cavalry.
Captain George F. Elliot a future Major General, and Commandant USMC.
Sergeant John H. Quick, Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, USMC.
Captain L.W.T. Waller, Marine Corps Brevet Medal.
Second Lieutenant Smedley Butler, Marine Corps Brevet Medal, Boxer Rebellion, Medal of Honor, 1914 Veracruz, Medal of Honor, 1915 Haiti.
Captain John A. Lejeune, Future Major General, and Commandat USMC.
Captain Wendell C. Neville, Marine Corps Brevet Medal for Cuba, Medal of Honor 1914 Veracruz, a future Major General and Commandant USMC.
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∙ 13y agoPresident William McKinley, Admiral George Dewey and General Nelson A. Miles.
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∙ 13y agoAdmiral George Dewey, General Nelson Miles and Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt all became household names and American Heroes.
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∙ 13y agoGeneral Nelson Miles.
General Willian Shafter.
General Joseph Wheeler.
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A major result of the spanish-American war was that the United States did what?
A major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States obtained overseas colonies.
Why was the war in Philippines less popular with the American people than the Spanish American war had been?
The Spanish-American war was won easily and was inexpensive.
Major disease during the Spanish American War?
Malaria and Yellow Fever.
What kind of people were there in the Spanish American War?
The Volunteers were American cowboys and adventurers.
What major events occured around the time of the Spanish American War?
The annexation of Hawaii.
A major result of the spanish-American war was that the United States did what?
A major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States obtained overseas colonies.
How can you use the word Spanish-American war in a sentence?
I'm glad I finished that chapter on the Spanish-American War before the test.
Why was the war in the Philippines less popular with the American people than the spanish-American war had been?
The Spanish-American war was won easily and was inexpensive.
Why was the war in Philippines less popular with the American people than the Spanish American war had been?
The Spanish-American war was won easily and was inexpensive.
The Kaiser was a major participant in which war?
World War 1 the answer is the spanish American war is good ok.
What major wars has Spain fought in?
Anglo-Spanish War Thirty Years War Seven Years War The Napoleonic Wars (The Peninsular War) Spanish-American War Spanish Civil War
Major crop in Cuba during the Spanish American War?
Sugar Cane.
Major disease during the Spanish American War?
Malaria and Yellow Fever.
What are the cons of the Spanish American War?
people died....
What are some of the main questionw people asked about Cuba during the Spanish American War?
which of the following is not associated with the spanish American war which one
What kind of people were there in the Spanish American War?
The Volunteers were American cowboys and adventurers.
What are the three major us intervention in latin America in the 19th century?
texas annexation ,mexican-american war, spanish-american war
