Cuban Independence
There were a few major revolts throughout the 19th century. The first, in 1836, was quickly put down and the organizers were executed. The second, starts in 1868 and lasts for 10 years. It was also stopped. But this rebellion convinced the Spanish to abolish slavery in the island, which they did in 1884. The final rebellion, starts in 1895, brought in the forces of the United States and resulted in the Spanish American War of 1898. The United States wanted the Spanish colony. When the Spanish attempted to end the rebellion, many in the U.S. used this opportunity end Spanish occupation. This event is significant to history because the United States went to war with Spain and quickly ended Spanish colonial control. The United
There were a few major revolts throughout the 19th century. The first, in 1836, was quickly put down and the organizers were executed. The second, starts in 1868 and lasts for 10 years. It was also stopped. But this rebellion convinced the Spanish to abolish slavery in the island, which they did in 1884. The final rebellion, starts in 1895, brought in the forces of the United States and resulted in the Spanish American War of 1898. The United States wanted the Spanish colony. When the Spanish attempted to end the rebellion, many in the U.S. used this opportunity end Spanish occupation. This event is significant to history because the United States went to war with Spain and quickly ended Spanish colonial control. The United