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Columbus claims Cuba for Spain.
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The Spaniards start forming colonies in Cuba under the leadership of Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar
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Slave trade starts in Cuba
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Havana was taken over by British forces under the command of Admiral George Pocock and Lord Albemarle
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Havana is returned to the Cubans after the Treaty of Paris.
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Slavery ends in Cuba.
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Cuba has another war for independence causing the U.S. to go to war with Spain.
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Cuba joins the U.S. after gaining their help during their war for independence.
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Fidel Castro takes over Cuba.
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Fidel Castro dies of natural causes.
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