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Explore the complex history of US-Cuban relations, from early influences under the Monroe Doctrine to the Cuban Revolution and the Cold War's pivotal events like the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The text delves into the economic and political dynamics that shaped the bilateral ties and the ongoing fluctuations in their relationship.
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The Monroe Doctrine, declared in 1823, opposed European colonialism in the Americas and influenced the early relationship between the United States and Cuba
Before the Civil War, Southern US politicians considered annexing Cuba to expand slave territories due to its lucrative sugar industry and substantial enslaved population
Concerns about a potential rebellion and the potential for a government led by people of African descent in Cuba delayed support for Cuban independence
The Ten Years War, characterized by the active involvement of enslaved and free people of color, initiated a process that led to the gradual abolition of slavery in Cuba
The Little War, also involving enslaved and free people of color, targeted the island's sugar plantations
The final push for independence, led by José Martí, was met with severe Spanish repression and eventually gained support from the United States
The Treaty of Paris, resulting from the Spanish-American War, ceded control of Cuba to the US and the Platt Amendment significantly limited Cuban sovereignty
The United States maintained a strong presence in the Cuban economy and continued to exert political influence, leading to the Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution, led by Fidel Castro, was a response to US interventionist policies and the oppressive regime of Fulgencio Batista
The Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis heightened tensions between the US and Cuba and solidified their adversarial relationship
The dissolution of the Soviet Union led to economic challenges for Cuba, and the US responded by intensifying its embargo
While there have been some improvements in US-Cuban relations in the 21st century, the future of their relationship remains uncertain