The first wave of Cuban American immigrants, in contrast to most other major immigrant groups in the United States, arrived in _____.

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The first wave of Cuban American immigrants arrived in a political migration. This wave consisted mainly of people who fled Cuba after the revolution in 1959 and were opposed to the new communist government under Fidel Castro. Many of them were political dissidents, intellectuals, and professionals who were persecuted for their beliefs or affiliations with the previous government. They were not primarily seeking low-skill jobs or better economic opportunities, as in the case of many other immigrant groups.

The First Wave of Cuban American Immigrants, in Contrast to Most