Essay on U.S. Hispanic Sub-Group-Cubans

Cultural heritage and disposable income are the three things most U.S. Hispanics have in common. Every day, Hispanic consumers pour dollars into the U.S. economy. Regardless of how much money they make individually or how much better off one group may be compared to another, the end result stays the same: U.S. Hispanics earn and spend more money than most Hispanics in Latin America. The aggregate income for the U.S. Hispanic market is over $200 billion.

In order for an individual to fully understand how Cuban migrations have developed over the nineteenth and twentieth century, it is pivotal that she or he understands the small island nation's history. It is not a hidden fact that history has played a role and even shaped what has become a Cuban diaspora. Perhaps a following brief interpretation of history will allow the reader to develop a foundation that throughout the text can be used as a reference point (Evelio, 2000).

The history overview will conveniently begin during the late 1860's, which is directly related to the beginning of the more potent Cuban migrations. During the nineteenth century Cuba witnessed the greater half of Latin America achieve its independence either through violent uprisings or through peaceful means. It wasn't long before Cuba itself felt the inevitable desire to also achieve independence through any means possible. The struggle finally erupted in October of 1868 when native Cubans decided to rid the country of the ruling Spaniards. It would take a lengthy three decades before Cuba would declare an independence that would invite another outsider to meddle in its business.

Soon after its hard fought independence, Cuba would be occupied by the United States for four years. Through this lengthy occupation came the birth of the infamous Platt Amendment which gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuba..................

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