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What is the reason the US took troops into Cuba.
To stop fighting between Cuban revolutionaries and Spanish troops.
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What is the peak of tensions between the US and Cuba.
2009 arrest of US citizen Alan Gross.
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What is when the Spanish- American war begin.
1898
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Since 1961 it has been economic embargo and diplomatic isolation.
US's policy toward Cuba.
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What is how tensions between Spain and the US escalated.
US battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbor.
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What it Former President George W. Bush's policy for travel to Cuba.
Americans with immediate relationships with Cuban citizens could only visit once every 3 years for a maximum of 2 weeks.
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What is why President William McKinley asked for congress to end fighting in Cuba.
To establish a "stable government" and to maintain "peace and tranquility".
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What is President Obama's policy toward Cuba.
In 2009 some of these restrictions were taken away, allowing Americans with no relationship to travel to Cuba for religious and educational purposes.
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What is Spain declared war on the US and troops moved into Cuba.
April 25th, 1898
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What is when congress amended the trade embargo in 2000.
Agricultural exports from Cuba were allowed to enter the United states.
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