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Cuba Gains Independence
Cuba becomes independent from Spain. They become a democracy. The first president was Tomas Estrada Palma. -
Gerado Machado Gains Power
Machado overthrew the government and quickly establisted a strong and brutal dictatorship. -
Machado Overthrown
Machado was over thrown by Fulgencio Batista. Batista becomes president and the government chamges to a democracy again. -
Castro Gains Power
Castro becomes prime minister after overthrowing Batista, His brother becomes his second in command. -
Cuba Declared Communist
Castro declared Cuba communist and becomes allys with the U.S.S.R.