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During the 19th century some criollos (particularly in Oriente, the island’s poorer, eastern region) became increasingly disenchanted and desired greater autonomy.
Spaniards born and raised in Cuba, known as criollos (creoles), managed the sugar-cane plantations but were not involved in the running of the country.
Tension had been simmering for decades, fostered by Spain’s treatment of her New Spanish-born colonists, or criollos (deemed to be second-class citizens compared to those born in the homeland).