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The relationship between Cuba and America has been tense and rocky since the 1800s when America began purchasing Cuban resources like sugar and tobacco. Originally they planned to buy Cuba altogether, but the furthest they ever got to that was when they took over Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
Cuba got their independence in 1902 from Spain.
In 1950, US backed up one of Cuba's dictators, but in 1959, Dictator Castro took over. He allied with the Soviet Union and took control over the American businesses in Cuba.
In 1960, US placed a trade embargo on Cuba, the first of many.
In 1961, President Eisenhower stopped their trade and diplomatic relationship with Cuba. The Bay of Pigs was launched to overthrow Castro, but it failed.
In 1991, when the Soviet Union finally fell so did Cuba's economy.
President Bush restricted money and travel to Cuba.
Once in power, President Obama lifted sanctions and removed Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
Later, President Trump placed sanctions on Cuba, many of which remain today.
President Biden's press secretary announced Cuba's policy change isn't a top priority but will be kept in mind.
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