Cuba's History By co19488 May 3, 1878 Civil War ended May 5, 1902 The First Cuban Congress met Cuba's History May 3, 1925 General Gerardo Machado was elected Aug 6, 1933 General Gerardo Machado was forced to flee the country Cuba's History Dec 8, 1941 Cuba entered WWII Fulgencio Batista May 3, 1952 Nine political parties had been formed