The Guerra Chiquita

Date

August 26, 1879

Title

The Guerra Chiquita

What occurred

A brief war caused by a separatist insurrection. The revolt was highly organized and over 400 mounted soldiers swept into the eastern and middle provinces. The main conflict of this war was the status of slaves and former slaves in the new Cuban republic. It also dealt with black and mulatto political power within the nationalist movement.

Location

Eastern Territory and Las Villas.

Tag(s)

Cuba

Item sets

Reform & Revolution: Student Submissions

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