How did Spanish authorities react to the disruptive actions taken by José Martí's revolutionary forces in Cuba?

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Abril Maddox

11 August, 09:14

How did Spanish authorities react to the disruptive actions taken by José Martí's revolutionary forces in Cuba?

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Jayden Valdez · Answer 1

Answer: The movement for the revolution met with fierce resistance from the Spanis authorizies.

Explanation:

The revolution led by Jose Marti began with a series of uprisings in Cuba in February 1895. The rebels achieved initial military success against the Spanish. However, this was relatively short, as the Spaniards outnumbered the riots for two years after the outbreak of the revolution. Such a relationship of forces also changed the situation on the ground where the Spaniards played the dominant role.

The American press wrote about the terrible crimes against Cubans. The US government has condemned the atrocities. A USS Maine support ship was sent to Cuban waters, which sank for unknown reasons, killing over 200 Americans. This was an occasion for America to declare war on Spain, which was a crucial moment in the Cuban struggle for independence. Soon, Spain occupied with the problem with America loses Cuba, and this country gains independence.