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Cuba and it's History

By Execpt_Fate
  • Columbus
    Aug 3, 1492

    Columbus

    Columbus claims Cuba for Spain.
  • Conquest
    1511

    Conquest

    The Spaniards start forming colonies in Cuba under the leadership of Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar
  • Slaves
    1526

    Slaves

    Slave trade starts in Cuba
  • Havana in peril

    Havana in peril

    Havana was taken over by British forces under the command of Admiral George Pocock and Lord Albemarle
  • Havana returned

    Havana returned

    Havana is returned to the Cubans after the Treaty of Paris.
  • Slavery Abolished

    Slavery Abolished

    Slavery ends in Cuba.
  • Cuba's second war

    Cuba's second war

    Cuba has another war for independence causing the U.S. to go to war with Spain.
  • Cuba joins the U.S

    Cuba joins the U.S

    Cuba joins the U.S. after gaining their help during their war for independence.
  • Castro Reins

    Castro Reins

    Fidel Castro takes over Cuba.
  • Death to Castro

    Death to Castro

    Fidel Castro dies of natural causes.