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American Filibustering in Cuba

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What fueled the movement to annex Cuba and encouraged filibustering?

The fear of racialized revolution in the United States

The desire to expand the American business class

The presence of a British abolitionist influence in the Caribbean and fears of racialized revolution in Cuba (correct)

The popularity of Narciso López in Cuba

What was the outcome of the annexation of Cuba despite its popularity and military attempts?

It never succeeded despite great popularity and some military attempts (correct)

It was successfully annexed and became a US state

It was annexed but only for a short period of time

It was partially annexed but later gained independence

What was the unique aspect of the annexation of Cuba in terms of manifest destiny?

It was an attempt to recreate the story of success in Mexico

It was the first time manifest destiny sought territory off the continent (correct)

It was a direct result of the Mexican-American War

It was the first time manifest destiny sought territory on the continent

Who led the military attempts to annex Cuba?

Narciso López, a Cuban dissident Signup and view all the answers

What was the expectation of those guiding the filibustering effort in Cuba?

A willing and receptive Cuban population Signup and view all the answers

What was the source of the information about Narciso López and the first clandestine U.S. war against Cuba?

Tom Chaffin's book Fatal Glory: Narciso López and the First Clandestine U.S. War Against Cuba Signup and view all the answers

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.