U.S Blockade of Spanish ports.
Spain declares war on the U.S.
Battle of Manila Bay (Philippines) The Spanish lost their entire fleet of ships; 381 men were killed or wounded. Eight Americans were wounded, and one man died (of heatstroke).
U.S. Army invades and captures Puerto Rico.
Hostilities end.
U.S. Army enters and occupies the capital of the Philippines, Manila.
Treaty of Paris signed- gives independence to Cuba and annexes Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.