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Here is an expanded (short) answer:
The original role of Spain in Cuba following Columbus' exploration of the island was to expand the realm of imperial Spain by building settlements and establishing trade with the natives. An additional focus of Columbus and the Spanish Crown was to introduce Christianity to the island. However, this is not what is taught in in many American High Schools and Universities. They continue to demonize the Spaniards as savage pirates who were murders and rapists. Obviously they did not read Colombus' journal entries from the time which are full of his experiences, thoughts and are well preserved and widely available.
I would like to remind everyone that it was the natives in Cuba who decided to attack and kill the Spanish settlers first and through an act of self defense the Spaniards reacted with force to put down their aggressiveness. This set the tone for other Spanish policies towards the natives throughout the rest of the conquest of the Americas.
In addition, many of the natives were killed by diseases that they were not immune to. This was not biological warfare as some teachers, professors and other activists like to teach but was rather an accident.
What else can I help you with?
When did cuba gain independence from Spain then America?
cuba gained there independence in 1912
Cuba was granted independence in?
Cuba was granted independence from Spain in the year 1898.
Did Spain rule Cuba until 1956?
No, Cuba gained its independence from Spain in 1898.
Who did cuba win their independence from?
Spain
What country Cuba gain independence in the late 1800's?
Cuba gained its independence from Spain.
What country did Cuba win its independence from?
Spain.
When did France colonize Cuba?
France did not colonize Cuba. Cuba was primarily colonized by Spain in the 16th century and gained independence from Spain in 1898.
Who helped Cuba gain their independence?
The US fought Spain for Cuban Independence.
What year did Cuba's war for independence from Spain start?
In 1868.
Who won their independence from Spain after the Spanish American War?
Cuba.
How did Cuba become independent of Spain?
Cuba fought for its independence during the Spanish American War.
Who did Cuba gain its independence from?
First Spain in 1898. In 1898 the US occupied Cuba until 1902.
