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Jose Marti was a writer in New York during the time of the Spanish-American War. He traveled to Tampa to gain supporters to help Cuba gain independence. Even thought Marti was the leader of the Revolution, he was killed as he went to Cuba to fight in it.

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How did Marti contribute to the movement for Cuban independence?

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How did Jose Marti help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish American war?

José Martí was a Cuban nationalist and key figure in the struggle for Cuban independence from Spanish rule. His writings and advocacy galvanized support for the Cuban independence movement, particularly in the United States, where he sought to raise awareness about the plight of Cubans under Spanish oppression. Martí's efforts included organizing the Cuban Revolutionary Party and promoting armed resistance, which contributed to increasing tensions between the U.S. and Spain. His death in the early stages of the Cuban War of Independence in 1895 further fueled American sympathy for the Cuban cause, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898.


How did the Spanish respond to the rebel attacks led by Jose Marti?

Spanish authorities herded Cubans into reconcentration camps to deprive rebels of recruits.


How did the Spanish reaction to José Marti's war of independence influence American public opinion?

The Spanish reaction to José Martí's war of independence in Cuba, marked by brutal tactics such as reconcentration camps, stirred outrage in the United States. Graphic reports and images of suffering Cubans fueled sympathy among the American public and intensified calls for intervention. This growing sentiment, amplified by yellow journalism, ultimately contributed to the U.S. decision to support Cuban independence and led to the Spanish-American War in 1898.


How many siblings did Jose Marti have?

Jose Marti Has 7 Sisters