José Martí

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was José Martí born?January 28, 1853
2. Where was José Martí born?Havana, Spanish Empire (now Cuba)
3. Who was José Martí?José Martí was a Cuban poet and hero who used his words and actions to fight for Cuba's freedom.
4. Why did José Martí travel to Spain, Latin America, and the United States?He traveled to learn about politics, meet thinkers, and support Cuba's independence.

Cuban War of Independence: The final war fought by Cuba against Spanish colonial rule, lasting from 1895 to 1898.
Latin American Literature: Literary works produced in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries of the Americas.
Political Theorist: Someone who studies and writes about the nature of government, power, and political systems.