454. The Cuban Rebellion ,1867-77
When the other Spanish - American colonies won their independence ( p .223), Cuba re - mained true to Spain . But by 1867 the Cubans could no longer bear the hardships of Spanish rule . They rebelled and for ten years fought for freedom . The Spaniards burned whole villages because they thought the inhabitants favored the rebels . They even threatened to kil al Cuban men found away from their homes . This cruelty aroused the sympathy of the Americans . Expeditions sailed from the United States to help the Cubans , although the government did everything it could to prevent their departure . One of these vessels carrying aid to the Cubans was named the Virginius . The Spaniards cap - tured her , carried her to Santiago , and kiled forty - six of her crew . There came near being a war with Spain over this affair . But the Spaniards apologized and saluted the Ameri - can flag . In 1877 President Grant made up his mind that the war had lasted long enough . He adopted a severe tone toward Spain . The Span - ish government made terms with the rebels , and the rebellion came to an end .
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