How long did Spain occupy Cuba?
After Columbus' arrival, Cuba became a Spanish colony, ruled by a Spanish governor though in 1762 the city was briefly held by Great Britain before being returned in exchange for Florida. Iincreased tensions between Spain and the United States, resulting in the Spanish-American War, finally led to Spanish withdrawal, and in 1902 Cuba gained formal independence.
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What was Kennedy's naval blockade of Cuba in 1962?
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What changes did communism bring to life in Cuba?
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What countries are friendly with Cuba?
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What is the united states relationship with Cuba?
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Who was the leader of Cuba during the Cold War?
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Who is the communist leader of cuba?
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Who is the communist dictator of Cuba?
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How many stars does the Cuba flag have?
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Cuba is the largest island country in the Caribbean. Cuba has been ruled by the Castro family since 1958, with Raul succeeding his brother Fidel in 2008. Cuba runs one of the last remaining Communist countries in the world, and the only one in the Western Hemisphere.
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