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    The document provides a history of Cuba from 1492 through 1959. It notes that Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492 and encountered indigenous peoples including the Siboneyes, Taínos, and Arahuacos. In the 1700s, Spain brought slaves to Cuba to work on sugar plantations. The Ten Year War in 1868 sought Cuban independence from Spain and resulted in the abolition of slavery. José Martí led the War of Independence against Spain in 1895. Cuba gained independence in 1902 but continued to have influence from the U.S. through the Platt Amendment. Fidel Castro's rebel forces took power on January 1, 1959, marking the beginning of communist rule.

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    The document provides a history of Cuba from 1492 through 1959. It notes that Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492 and encountered indigenous peoples including the Siboneyes, Taínos, and Arahuacos. In the 1700s, Spain brought slaves to Cuba to work on sugar plantations. The Ten Year War in 1868 sought Cuban independence from Spain and resulted in the abolition of slavery. José Martí led the War of Independence against Spain in 1895. Cuba gained independence in 1902 but continued to have influence from the U.S. through the Platt Amendment. Fidel Castro's rebel forces took power on January 1, 1959, marking the beginning of communist rule.

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    The document provides a history of Cuba from 1492 through 1959. It notes that Christopher Columbus arrived in 1492 and encountered indigenous peoples including the Siboneyes, Taínos, and Arahuacos. In the 1700s, Spain brought slaves to Cuba to work on sugar plantations. The Ten Year War in 1868 sought Cuban independence from Spain and resulted in the abolition of slavery. José Martí led the War of Independence against Spain in 1895. Cuba gained independence in 1902 but continued to have influence from the U.S. through the Platt Amendment. Fidel Castro's rebel forces took power on January 1, 1959, marking the beginning of communist rule.

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    Nombre: ___________________________________

    Fecha: ______________________________

    History of Cuba
    1492
    Christopher Columbus
    Spains Catholic Kings
    Indigenous peoples of Cuba (Indians): Siboneyes, Tanos, Arahuacos
    1762-1763
    The English take Havana
    Slaves brought to Cuba
    The Scottish invention of the horizontal sugar press makes slavery more
    economical
    Rebellion of the slaves on part of the island
    1868-1878
    The Ten Year War begins on October 10th
    Declaration of freedom for all Cubans: Carlos Manuel de Cspedes
    The war destroys Cubas oligarchy
    There is talk about separating from Spain
    Cuba does not reach seek its independence out of fear of a slave revolt
    1886
    Spain continues to govern Cuba
    The Peace of Zanjn
    Freedom from slavery as a result of the Ten Year War
    Abolition of slavery

    Nombre: ___________________________________
    Fecha: ______________________________

    1895-1898
    The War of Independence: Spanish American War
    Jos Mart: famous poet, leads the war, most famous exiled Cuban, exiled
    for writing about liberty, died in 1895
    The modern literary movement begins
    1901
    The Platt Amendment
    1902
    May 20th, Independence day
    Toms de Estrada Palma, first President
    Beginning of the Republic (1902-1959)
    1933
    Gerardo Machado is president
    The army up rises against Machado
    Machado leaves Cuba
    Fulgencio Batista who was president during WWII is well loved by the poor
    1940
    The New Constitution
    Dr. Grau San Martn founds the orthodox party
    San Martn guarantees reforms and rights for workers
    1952
    Year of elections in Cuba
    The people have lost interest in Fulgencio Batista (one of three candidates
    for President)

    Nombre: ___________________________________
    Fecha: ______________________________

    Much prosperity in Cuba

    Carlos Pro wins presidency


    Coup dtat: Batistas military coup removes Carlos Pro from presidency
    Batista becomes dictator
    Repression begins in Cuba
    1959
    Fidel Castros government triumphs, takes office on January 1st
    Exile begins for many Cubans
    1961
    Bay of Pigs

    Nombre: ___________________________________
    Fecha: ______________________________

    Lets Practice
    Word search: look at the clues and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to
    complete the information about Cuban history. Afterwards, search for the words
    on the next page.
    1. In 1933, this military leader was very popular among the Cuban people.
    ___________________________________________
    2. These people lived in Cuba when Christopher Columbus arrived on the
    island. __________________________________________
    3. Cuba gained its freedom from Spain during the Spanish _______ War.
    4. ________________________________________ is Cubas dictator.
    5. Democracy was reconstructed during the New _______________.
    6. The ______________________ of Pigs was an American disaster.
    7. Fidel Castro took over on January ____________________, 1959.
    8. 1952 was a year of great __________________________ in Cuba.
    9. _______ is the Spanish word for amendment.
    10.In 1762, the _______ governed Havana because of their interest in the sugar.

    Nombre: ___________________________________
    Fecha: ______________________________

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