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What fueled the movement to annex Cuba and encouraged filibustering?
What fueled the movement to annex Cuba and encouraged filibustering?
What was the outcome of the annexation of Cuba despite its popularity and military attempts?
What was the outcome of the annexation of Cuba despite its popularity and military attempts?
What was the unique aspect of the annexation of Cuba in terms of manifest destiny?
What was the unique aspect of the annexation of Cuba in terms of manifest destiny?
Who led the military attempts to annex Cuba?
Who led the military attempts to annex Cuba?
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What was the expectation of those guiding the filibustering effort in Cuba?
What was the expectation of those guiding the filibustering effort in Cuba?
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What was the source of the information about Narciso López and the first clandestine U.S. war against Cuba?
What was the source of the information about Narciso López and the first clandestine U.S. war against Cuba?
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Study Notes
Filibustering and Cuba
- Filibustering gained significant attention in the American imagination as it looked towards Cuba, driven by fears of racialized revolution and British abolitionist influence in the Caribbean.
- The movement to annex Cuba was seen as a means to expedite the process, given the perceived lethargy of official negotiations.
- Those involved in filibustering believed that the Cuban population would be receptive to their efforts and that the American business class would be agreeable.
Narciso López and the Annexation Attempts
- Narciso López, a Cuban dissident, led military attempts to annex Cuba, but ultimately failed.
- The annexation of Cuba, despite its popularity, was unsuccessful.
- This marked the first time manifest destiny sought territory beyond the North American continent, aiming to put a unique spin on the success story in Mexico.
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This quiz explores the reasons behind the rise of filibustering in the US, particularly with regards to Cuba. It delves into the fears of racialized revolution and the role of British abolitionist influence in the Caribbean.