<span>The Spanish American War of 1898 took place in the island
nations of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The Americans were able to defeat the Spanish
in the Battle of Manila Bay. They scored
wins against the Spanish in Cuba with the Battle of San Juan Hill. Americans had difficulty in Puerto Rico as
both sides had difficulty during the fighting that came to an end when an
armistice was signed. Later the Treaty
of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898
and the war came to an end. The U.S.
gained the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico.
The Americans also establish a naval bay at Guantanamo Bay.</span>
The Constitution was written and signed in 1787. It was a charter of government that came to be ratified by the states, and it continues to be the supreme law of the land.
