Key Figures

President William Mckinley

Jose Marti

William R. Shafter

. He tried to avoid any violent conflict with Spain and encourage the Spanish government to adopt a peacemaking policy with Cuban revolutionaries. He was also the 25th president of The United States.

He used his writing skills and speeches to influence Cubans to fight for their independence. He also raised political and financial support for his organization, The Cuban Revolutionary Party. Which raised awareness to Cuban freedom.

He was a Major general that was responsible for the attack on Mariel to eventually attack Havana.