In the 1880s, Cuban citizens wanted to have their own independent country, but they were still a colony of . a Spain
b Portugal
cThe United States
d Puerto Rico

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Cuban colonization.

After the arrival of Cristobal Colon to Cuban territory in 1492, some expeditions were carried out until in 1513, the first ruler was elected, sent by the kings of Spain, his name was Diego Velázquez de Cuellar, for which it is considered that Cuba is a Spanish colony ever since.

In 1869, after the independence of Cuba was declared, it changed its name from a colony to a Spanish province, which lasted until 1898, when Cuba obtained its autonomy thanks to the United States and was benefited by the Treaty of Paris.

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