168. Teddy Roosevelt Takes on the Old World
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Cuba's Colonial Struggle and Economic Significance
This chapter explores Cuba's strategic importance in the 18th century and highlights its status as a major economic center due to sugar and tobacco production. It also examines the socio-economic complexities of late 19th-century Cuba, focusing on the stark divide between the wealthy elite and the impoverished majority under Spanish rule.
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