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The first genuine battle of the Spanish American War was the Battle of Manila Bay on 1 May 1898 would surely have been the only battle of the war if communicatations readily available today had existed in 1898. The complete defeat by Commodore George Dewey of the Spanish Pacific Squadron including the sinking of all seven of the squadron's Cruisers and one transport marked the end of the war for Spain.
There should have been no Charge up San Juan Hill by Teddy Roosevelt and no invasion and occupation of Puerto Rico. The Philippines was the Prize that American Imperialists wanted and Cuba and Puerto Rico were just a side bar in the events of the day.
In any case the war was tidied up with the Treaty of Paris. Cuba and the Philippines both achieved eventual independence and the US was stuck with a sometimes hostile Puerto Rico which had no intention of becoming a player on the International stage.
Actual battles in Puerto Rico werer limited in size, scope and importance. General Nelson Miles was in command. Battles included the Fajardo lighthouse which was held by Marines and where most of the town's residents had sought protection after the Spanish troops retreated to San Juan. After taking Yauco, General Miles set his sights on Ponce, He took Arroyo and advanced on Guayama with only minor skrimishes, the 4th Ohio and the "Porto Rican Scouts"entered an evacuated Guayama. The Battle of Coamo led to the Battle of Silva Heights and on to Aspmante. Each battle saw two or five wounded Americans, two to ten dead Spaniards, 100 to 150 Spanish prisoners and 10 to 20 wounded Spaniards to care for while the rest fell back to a new position.
The Splendid little War caused 3 American deaths and only 40 wounded in Puerto Rico from a deployed force of 15,472 men.
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What treaty did the US sign to control Puerto Rico?
On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American war, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States with a landing at Guánica.As an outcome of the war, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, the Philippines, and Guam to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris.
Was Puerto Rico the scene of a battle in the Spanish-American War?
On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States with a landing at Guánica. As an outcome of the war, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, the Philippines, and Guam to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris
Indentify the major outcomes of the spanish-american war?
One outcome of the war was the spanish ceded puerto rico and pacific islands of Gaum to the U.S
What belonged to the US after the Spanish American War?
Guantanamo Bay!
What does Puerto Rico have in common with the US?
Puerto Rico is a US Commonwealth. All Puerto Ricans are American Citizens. Puerto Rico currency is the US Dollar. Puerto Rico official languages are Spanish and English.www.gotopuertorico.com for more information.Puerto Rico is a protectorate of the USA. Its citizens have voting rights.
How did the outcome of spanish-American war affect the people of Cuba and Puerto Rico?
They had their rights restricted
How did the outcome of the spanish-Americans war affect the people of Cuba and Puerto Rico?
They had their rights restricted
How did the outcome of the spanish-American war affect the people cuba and Puerto Rico?
They had their rights restricted
How the outcome of the Spanish-American War affect the people of Cuba and Puerto Rico?
They had their rights restricted
What treaty did the US sign to control Puerto Rico?
On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American war, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States with a landing at Guánica.As an outcome of the war, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, the Philippines, and Guam to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris.
Was Puerto Rico the scene of a battle in the Spanish-American War?
On July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, Puerto Rico was invaded by the United States with a landing at Guánica. As an outcome of the war, Spain ceded Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, the Philippines, and Guam to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris
How did you acquire Puerto Rico?
The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico from Spain after the Spanish-American War.
Indentify the major outcomes of the spanish-american war?
One outcome of the war was the spanish ceded puerto rico and pacific islands of Gaum to the U.S
Why is Puerto Rico a part of America?
Puerto Rico became a territory of the US after the Spanish American War.
What happened with Puerto Rico after war?
After the Spanish-American war,Cuba was granted independence and Puerto Rico became a US Territory.
What did Puerto Rico do during the Civil War?
Puerto Rico remained part of the Union, though hispanics fought on both sides.NEW RESPONDENT Puerto Rico didn't partake in the American Civil War. The archipelago of Puerto Rico became American Unincorporated Territory only in 1898, after the Spanish-American War, with the Treaty of Paris.
What belonged to the US after the Spanish American War?
Guantanamo Bay!
