Ten Years' War

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date range?October 10, 1868 – 1878
2. What is the location?Cuba
3. What was the Ten Years' War in Cuba?The Ten Years' War was a 10‑year fight from 1868 to 1878 where Cubans tried to break free from Spanish rule. It was the first big attempt to make Cuba independent.
4. Why did the Ten Years' War start in 1868?Many Cubans felt Spain was unfair, taking too much money, not letting them have a say, and hurting the sugar and tobacco economy. The spark was the Grito de Yara on Oct. 10, 1868.

Grito de Yara: The proclamation of Cuban independence by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes on October 10, 1868.
Pact of Zanjón: The treaty that ended the Ten Years' War, offering reforms but not full independence.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.