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Haitian Revolution Begins
This event makes Cuba a viable candidate for the sugar industry. -
Slave Trade Act of United Kingdon
Effectively ended the legal slave trade on Atlantic seas. Did not, however, manage to surpress the now black-market slave trade. -
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The Ten-Years War
First attempt to form a Nation of Cuba. Originated in Eastern Cuba. -
Moret Law passed
Freed children born of slaves and those slaves over the age of 60. -
Rebel government grants full rights to slaves
This did little more than relegate the freedmen to agriculture and manufacturing poisitions that were needed by the rebellion. -
Zanjón Treaty
-recognized freedom of slaves fighting on rebel side
-recognized freedom of coolies fighting on rebel side
-promised some liberal reform to colonial government -
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The Little War
2nd of the Cuban Wars for Independence. Famous for when José Martí Pérez emerges. -
Spanish Cortes passes Trust Law
Effectively keeps former slaves in indentured servitude, legalized and recodified the terms and conditions of slavery. Patronato instead of slave owner. -
Spanish Decree Abolishing Slavery