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Cuba “held an economical potential that attracted American business interests and a strategic significance for any Central American canal” (Goldfield, Abbott and Anderson, p 638). Cuban rebellion “erupted again in 1895 in a classic guerrilla war… [and] American economic interests were seriously affected” (book pg638). The Spaniards started confining the locals to concentration camps “where tens of thousands died of starvation and disease” (book pg 638). This gained a lot of publicity throughout America as journalist’s were reporting the harsh treatment, which helped persuade our nation to intervene. Furthermore, this led to growing tension between Spain and

After it became officially globally acknowledged that Cuba was in fact a communist state and was being led through a dictatorship run by Castro, it did not take long before powerful enemies and essential allies were formed. The act of seizing all foreign land with none or very little compensation was received with great hostility amongst those who lost in their property through this process, and probably the reaction that had the biggest impact on Cuba’s economy was that of the US. Castro’s communistic policies did not of course help calm this resentment and also took part in leading to the establishment of trade embargos with Cuba from the US. This meant that Cuba would now lose a very valuable buyer of their precious sugar, [5] but they did however gain another one, a powerful nation that shared quite similar Marxist ideals and were quick to form an alliance with the Cubans, the USSR.

To begin, it is important to know about the history of Cuba to fully comprehend how things came to be as they are today. Since the Conquest and Colonization Era (1492-1898), many of the prominent European countries and the powerful neighbor to the north of Cuba, the United States of America, have attempted to take control of the land. It first began with the Spanish conquistadors, specifically Diego Velázquez, who was the first to explore and settle the land. Up until the end of the 19th century, the Spanish monarch was the authoritative figure overseeing the land and

In the 1950’s, tourists visited the island of Cuba for its warm beaches, culture and Spanish colonial architecture. But underneath the surface, was a revolution ready to burst through the Cuban people they just needed the right person to lead them. Cuba at this time was run by a Political Dictator named Fulgencio Batista.

The United States and Cuba have had a history of tension that goes back about 50 years. Within those years, an embargo was placed that kept Cuba isolated from participating in activities such as trade with the U.S. In 2008, a major step towards

In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba and claimed it for Spain. Over the years, Cuba became annoyed of Spain’s consistent harsh ruling. In 1868, Cuba began its first uprising due to this. After ten years of restless fighting, Spain eventually destroyed Cuba’s rebellion. However, they didn’t give up. In 1895, the Cubans tried a second uprising. Spain had began a policy of reconcentration, which was when they forced the Cubans into large detention camps.

Cuba, a “Spanish colony ninety miles south of Florida”, was under Spain’s imperialism (Tindall and Shi, 669). There were many revolts against Spain, but they could not win their independence, primarily due to being a large export market for Spain. American sugar plantations in Cuba and mining companies were very concerned with the Spanish control. More importantly, the Americans did more trade business in Cuba than Spaniards. The Spanish-American War of 1898 may have begun as a war to free Cuba from Spanish rule, but was soon turned into an opportunity for America to gain more lands and

Although both Cuba and Mexico have Spaniard influence that is the most they have in relation to each other historically. Not much of Cuba is known before the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, upon arrival there were no indigenous peoples on the island. Where in Mexico there plenty of indigenous people from Aztecs, Mayans, to Tzotzil. When the Spaniards arrived in Mexico in 1529 there were natives roaming around everywhere. After the arrival of the Spaniards in Cuba, the island was being used as a slave stop before

On April 19th Spain was in agreement to give Cuba limited influence over the government. It was not long after this when Cuba gained their independance. With in less than a week Spain had declared a war against the United States, however the war was on-sided. Spain

Cuba was one of the biggest producers of sugar which was what the us wanted. Spain wanted to trade with other countries but since they were still part of Spain, they were not able to do that ( Brad Williford).Spain had really strict rules on who to trade with and that was one of the biggest problems they had and why they wanted to be independent.That is why they wanted independence so that no one is able to tell them anything and they trade with who they want, and do what they want as their own country.”Cuba's economy became even more closely linked with that of the United States than it had been earlier in the century” (José M. Hernandez). After Cuba became closer to the US, their sugar prices dropped and also their economy dropped and that was not good for Cuba. People started becoming poor after all that happened with the

Cuba was fighting spain for about thirty years and close to defeating them the U.S. steps in because sinking in Havana harbour of the battleship called USS Maine (Feb. 15, 1898) and ended ‘the

From 1895 through 1898 Cuba was fighting for independence from Spain. Toward the last three months of them fighting it was a major cause for the Spanish-American War. A little before all the rebelling began the war a few years earlier “The Ten-Years War” cause lots of things to change in Cuba. Some things that changed were the amount of sugar mills, which was a big reason America was interested in Cuba, another thing that changed is many rich Cubans properties were taken away and they joined the middle class. In 1878 Jose Marti went to America where he got the support of the Cuban exile community mostly in Ybor City and Key West Florida. He wanted to start a revolution in order to get free from Spain. Eventually Spain reacted by sending General

Cuba is a pretty country. They have good food like hams with brads bananas with rise and pork mite and juice and smoothies. And cool beaches you ever seen in your life. They have good mango to eta and oranges, watermelons that are huge and grapes .And big iguanas and coconut trees and pineapple juice and good rice and beans and good pools. Good songs. And allot of party’s and allot of games and allot of horses and cows and dogs chickens and pigs and bard and big iguanas and alligators .Good houses and good abdicating and good kids and good school. Alfonso lastres

Cuba’s current gross national income per person of $5,890 (Talley), enormous debt, and other poor economic conditions can be explained by events tracing back post-World War II in 1945. The island of Cuba was inhabited by different Mesoamerican cultures but introduced to European cultures in 1492 with the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Spain began to colonize Cuba among other Caribbean islands in the 16th century and utilized the island as a stopping point before the New World. This all changed when the collapse of Haiti initiated a sugar boom causing Cuba to emerge as a major world sugar producer. Freedom from Spain was finally gained with the help of the United States after the Spanish American War when the Treat of Paris was signed. About three years later, the Platt Amendment was passed which provided the United States control and great influence in Cuba’s domestic and international affairs. The United States control was further strengthened after World War II when Fulgencio Batista became President of Cuba in 1952. But this created many issues which fueled the Cuban Revolution ending in 1959 when Fidel Castro overthrew Batista, propelling Cuba into a new era of communism. The period of decolonization for Cuba after World War II sparked a surge of nationalism which helped Fidel Castro dissolve American political, economic, and diplomatic ties as well as establish a communist regime after the Cuban Revolution.

Cuba is a great country, with interesting things all around it. It is a great place to get spicy foods from, and education there is great. It is not how it used to be a century ago. Now, it is a beautiful island with a great coastline. The coastline has deep bays, coral reefs, and wonderful sandy beaches. Maybe one day I will visit Cuba.