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Intensive British pressure forced Spain to agree in 1817 that it would end the slave trading in Cuba within three years. Slavery would not be abolished in Cuba for almost 70 more years.
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1818 Free TradeWith a policy that would only increase the need for slave labor, Spain opened Cuban markets to the World, further fueling sugar exports
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This significant event was the first revolt of Cubans to be free of spanish rule.
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[Pact of Zanjon](<a href='http://www.cubaheritage.org/articles.asp?lID=1&artID=146)' >Pact of Zanjon</a>The Ten years war ended in a stalemate. Tis was not the desired Cuban outcome, however the Pact of Zanjon garenteed that the island of Cuba would have the same political and administrative conditions as those of Puerto Rico (also controlled by Spain at this time). Also, men who deserted Spanish forces, and freedom to the slaves and indentured servants who had taken part in the rebel movement. Lastly, there were commitments made to the Spanish by the Cubans referring to the surrender of weapons.
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Abolishment of Slavery in Cuba
Spain freed all of the slaves in Cuba. Agreat step for the island. -
The Cuban revolt was led by José Martí and Antonio Maceo who would bothe die later in the war. Both are however cosidered heroes of Cuba.
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Weyler was first stationed in the Philipenes, but when the Cuban people began to revolt the Spanish chose him to lead the fight in Cuba.
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This was the first suspisious event involing the United States and the Cuban war for independence.
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This deadly disaster sparked the United States to join Cuba in the fight against Spain. 266 American crewman were killed while onboard during the explosion.
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Both sides agree on a Peace Treaty.
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After the sinking of the USS Maine and the death of 266 American citizens, the U.S. congress approved the decision to support the Cubans in their fight against the Spanish.
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The Battle of Manila Bay was one of two major American naval victories in the Spanish-American War, both of which were very decisive.
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This is the navel battle in which the Americans wiped out the Spanish navy.
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Spain accepted the U.S. proposals for peace, with certain reservations regarding the Philippine Islands. McKinley called for a preliminary protocol from Spain before suspension of hostilities. That document was used as the basis for discussion between Spain and the United States at the Treaty of Peace in Paris
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This document is the base of the future Cuban government.
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Tomás Estrada Palma is sworn in as president.
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The people of Cuba are again unhappy with their government.
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Cuba is unstbale, so the US continues watching.
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The US is finished with being in Cuba...... for now.
