Negro Rebellion
In 1895, the PID started the War of 1895 which was unsuccessful, but the PID regrouped in 1912 and it also caused some unrest, as a response The United states sent 688 police officers and marines to the Naval Base at Guantanamo base under Major George C. Thorpe. They garrisoned the Naval base and secured it in case of any further unrest. During the time they were there, the PID was arming themselves and getting ready for a rebellion.