After his second deportation to Spain in 1878, José Martí moved to the United States in 1881. There he mobilized the support of the Cuban exile community, especially in Ybor City (Tampa area) and Key West, Florida. His goal was revolution in order to achieve independence from Spain.
He wanted to begin a riot/revolution sadly he and his sons died in a fire fight against the union soldiers the fire fight ended around 1 am hope this helps
