Negro Rebellion
During 20th of May, Estenoz and his rebellion fought the Cuban National Army. The fighting took place in Oriente Province where most Afro-Cubans were. But there was also some fighting in the West, Las Villas Province. At first, the Rebels were winning against the Cuban National Army. The army was being pushed back, On 23rd May, the president, José Miguel Gómez requested help from William H. Taft, the president of the United States.