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Cuba Fights for Independence from Spain (1895-1898)

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Cuba Fights for Independence from Spain (1895-1898)

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The Cuban War of Independence was from 1895 - 1898. Cubans had fought previously for their independence and had been defeated by Spain each time.

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At the start of 1898, the United States sent the USS Maine to Havana Harbor to protect U.S. investments in Cuba during the fighting between Cuba and Spain.

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On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine had an explosion on board and sunk in Havana Harbor. 266 U.S. soldiers were killed. Yellow journalism made the claim, "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain."

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The United States stated that after the war, Cuba would be a free and independent nation.

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U.S. Declares War on Spain (April 25, 1898)

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U.S. Declares War on Spain (April 25, 1898)

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The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain on April 25, 1898.

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The United States defeated Spain in a few short months. The U.S. Secretary of State called it a "Splendid little war."

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The Treaty of Paris (1898) officially ended the Spanish-American War, however, U.S. troops remained in Cuba. The United States also acquired the territories of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines from Spain.

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The Platt Amendment (1901) allowed Cuba to be a free and independent nation, but allowed for the United States to intervene in Cuba when the U.S. sees Cuban Independence is "at risk."  It allowed the U.S. to buy or lease land as well.