Cuban War of Independence
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Empires, Dynasties, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, Latin American History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Cuba
- Date: February 24, 1895-April 13, 1898
Article abstract: At issue: Spain’s rule of Cuba. Result: By early 1898, the three-year war had stagnated, with neither side able to conquer the other. However, the massive destruction had attracted the United States’ attention, which declared war against Spain in April, 1898, in the name of helping Cuba.
Background
By the late 1820’s, Cuba and a few other areas were all that remained of the Spanish empire. Disgruntled Cubans periodically rebelled, but rebellions were small until the Ten Years’ War, which raged from 1868 until 1878 and ended only...
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