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José Julián Martí Pérez was a Cuban national hero and an important figure in Latin American literature.
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This was Cuba's first attempt to become free from Spanish rule. Marti sided with the Cuban nationalists.
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Cuban government deported Marti, after he began publishing a newspaper speaking against the government and Spanish presence in Cuba.
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After being deported, Marti decided to further his education. His interest in politics sparked him to study law. He'd ultimatly finish his degree in 1874.
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In 1875, Marti decided to move Mexico. This would allow him to again start publishing newspapers speaking against spanish impressanment of Cuba.
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After being granted a general amnesty, Marti returns to Cuba where he tries to practice law. The government refutes his efforts and he ultimatly has to find work as a teacher.
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After another failed attempt at a revolution, Marti is exiled again. He decided to move to New York City, where he could bring his ideas of revoltion in Cuba to Cubans in America.
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In 1892, Marti fulfilled his dream by creating a political party that would unite all cubans seeking independence.
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Marti died in 1895 at the of 42. He will forever be known in Cuba as a hero, for his efforts to free Cuba of Spanish rule.
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In 1895, Marti and a few former generals from the 10 Year's War left New York City to attempt a rebellion in Cuba, which was ultimatly unsuccessful.
