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Spain Agrees to End Slave Trade in 3 Years
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. -
1818 Spain Allows Free Trade on the Island Territory of Cuba
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 -
Ten Year War Began
This significant event was the first revolt of Cubans to be free of spanish rule. -
Signing of the Pact of Zanjon (End of Ten Years War)
[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. -
Spain Abolishes Slavery in Cuba
Abolishment of Slavery in Cuba
Spain freed all of the slaves in Cuba. Agreat step for the island. -
Cuban War of Independence Began
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. -
Spanish General Weyler Arrives to Lead the Fight for the Spanish
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. -
SS Commodore was Sunk While Carrying Cuban Rebels
This was the first suspisious event involing the United States and the Cuban war for independence. -
The USS Maine Eploded and Sank
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. -
The Spanish American Cuban War Ends
Both sides agree on a Peace Treaty. -
United States Declares War Against Spain
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. -
Battle of Manila Bay (Philippines)
The Battle of Manila Bay was one of two major American naval victories in the Spanish-American War, both of which were very decisive. -
Battle of Santiago
This is the navel battle in which the Americans wiped out the Spanish navy. -
The Spanish American Cuban War Peace Discussions Begin
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 -
The finished draft of the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba is published
This document is the base of the future Cuban government. -
Cuba Swears in First President
Tomás Estrada Palma is sworn in as president. -
Revolt Against Cuban Government
The people of Cuba are again unhappy with their government. -
Revolt Ends and US continues to look over Cuba.
Cuba is unstbale, so the US continues watching. -
Cuba is Free of US Military Occupation
The US is finished with being in Cuba...... for now.
