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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus
Columbus claims Cuba for Spain. -
1511
Conquest
The Spaniards start forming colonies in Cuba under the leadership of Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar -
1526
Slaves
Slave trade starts in Cuba -
Havana in peril
Havana was taken over by British forces under the command of Admiral George Pocock and Lord Albemarle -
Havana returned
Havana is returned to the Cubans after the Treaty of Paris. -
Slavery Abolished
Slavery ends in Cuba. -
Cuba's second war
Cuba has another war for independence causing the U.S. to go to war with Spain. -
Cuba joins the U.S
Cuba joins the U.S. after gaining their help during their war for independence. -
Castro Reins
Fidel Castro takes over Cuba. -
Death to Castro
Fidel Castro dies of natural causes.