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Spanish-American War
The United States declared war on Spain after the U.S. warship was exploded and sank, which was then blamed on Spain. Most of the war fighting occurred in Cuba and the result was Spain signing a peace treaty which gave United States control of Cuba, amongst other countries, however Cuba became an independent country versus a U.S. territory. -
A new leader in Cuba
Fidel Castro becomes the new leader of Cuba. He was appointed after leading an armed revolt to overthrow the previous Cuban dictator. Castro implemented policies that will strain the relations with the United States through partnering with the Soviet Union. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a very significant event because it caused a lot of stress and panic because it was around when their seemed to be a nuclear war about to happen between the United States and the Soviet Union. The crisis began with the U.S. taking photographs of the nuclear missile sights and ends with the Soviets pledging to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. removing their missiles in Turkey. -
Cuban Exodus
Following the policy Cuba implemented that opened their coast for anyone to leave with a permit, about 125,000 Cubans flee and go to the U.S. This allowed for many Cuban immigrants to enter and populate the United States. -
Agreements
Cuba opts to legalize the United States dollar. Cuba and the United States come to an immigration agreement that has the U.S. except 20,000 Cubans annually. After this progress, two U.S. planes are shot down by Cuban jets therefore the Cuban trade embargo tightens. A year later, the U.S. was approved to open bureaus in Cuba and some agricultural/food products are allowed for sale in Cuba. The pope visits Cuba and calls for political and social reform. -
New administration
The U.S. accuses the Cuban government of developing biological weapons. Raul Castro becomes the new president of Cuba. United States president Barack Obama eases travel restriction to Cuba in April of 2009. The U.S. releases a Cuban agent who was locked up in a Florida jail. -
Progress from 2013-present day
The two leaders, Raul Castro and President Obama, meet and exchange a handshake at a memorial service. A poll was taken that suggests that most Americans favor making the relations with Cuba positive. Cuba and the United States switch prisoners and President Obama makes a ground-breaking announcement that U.S. will normalize their relations with Cuba.
