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Treaty of Paris 1898
On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain after the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. As a result of the treaty Spain lost control over its overseas empire including Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippine islands, Guam, and other islands. ...
Commissioners from the United States and Spain met in Paris on October 1, 1898 to produce a treaty that would bring an end to the war after six months. ... The treaty was signed on December 10, 1898.
These were the conditions the Treaty of Paris of 1898 was signed upon:
1. ... The United States will occupy and hold the city, bay, and harbor of Manila pending the conclusion of a treaty of peace, which shall determine the control, disposition, and government of the Philippines. ... The United States and Spain will each appoint no more than five Commissioners to negotiate and conclude a treaty of peace. The Commissioners are to meet at Paris not later than the 1st of October. ...
This was a treaty that ended a six month war leaving 262,000 people dead. The United States came out victorious coming out the war and signing the treaty with new islands but 20 million dollars less rich. When the treaty came back to the U. ... all that needed to happen was the ratification of the treaty.
Approximate Word count = 1216
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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