Cuba

Brian Krepto

Breaking Ties
The US had wanted Cuba to be a democracy but in
January 1961, the US cut their ties with Cuba.

Breaking Ties 2
The US had broken their ties with Cuba and once this
happened, Cuba had become allies with the Soviets.

Bay of Pigs Disaster

Backed by the U.S government, a group of Cuban exiles
were allowed by President John Kennedy to invade Cuba.

Bay of Pigs Disaster 2

U.S government wanted this invasion to succeed but
would not aid the Cubans during the process with air
support.

Bay of Pigs 3
With no air support the Cubans had failed to invade Cuba
and were captured and killed by the Cuban Army.

The Missile Crisis

The Soviets moved missiles to Cuba to be able to strike
the United states at any time.

The Missile Crisis 2

The U.S couldn't allow the Soviets to obtain such an
advantage so they formed a blockade.

The Missile Crisis 3

After a short time period, the Soviets dismantled their
missiles and stopped the U.S from attacking Cuba.

Retirement of Castro
In February of 2008 Fidel Castro had announced that he
could no longer be the president of Cuba.

Retirement of Castro 2
Once Fidel had stepped down, his brother hadtaken his
place as the 21st president of Cuba.

Cubans With Small Freedoms

In February of 2008 there was a UN meeting where Felipe
Prez Roque signed an international covenant.

Cubans With Small Freedoms 2

This Covenant allowed Cubans more political and civil
rights in Cuba. This Covenant assured everyone more
freedom.

Cuba Moves Towards New

Leader
April 19, 2011 Jose Ramon Machado became the second
highest position in communist party.

Cuba Moves Towards New

Leader 2
Once he was appointed, Jose had made it legal for Cubans
to buy and sell cars while also owning businesses.

Pope Makes Visit

Pope Benedict XVI visited Cuba on March 26, 2012. After
years of tension between church and Cuban government.

Pope Makes Visit 2

People from all over attended the Mass in Santiago de
Cuba. This eased the tension between the U.S and Cuba.

Exit Visa Requirement Is

Dropped
Policy states that on January 13, 2013 Cubans could leave
the country and only need a valid passport.

Exit Visa Requirement is

Dropped 2
The biggest problem with this was Cubans can stop people
from leaving Cuba for defense and national security.

Cuba Resuming Diplomatic

Relations With The US
After Alan Gross was released after 5 years of
imprisonment the U.S. the tides had started to turn.

Cuba Resuming Diplomatic

Relations With The US 2
President Barack Obama announced that the U.S. would
resume full diplomatic relations with Cuba.

How might the relationship between Cuba and the U.S.

be changing? In your opinion, is this good or bad?

The Relationship may be changed if the U.S frees Cuba

from the Economic Embargo that the U.S has on them.

How might the relationship between Cuba and the U.S.

be changing? In your opinion, is this good or bad?

This is good because it creates a new ally for the United

States and will relieve tension between the countries.

The Future
I believe that the two countries will become allies and
help each other economically and politically.

Works Cited
http://www.infoplease.com/country/cuba.html?pageno=10
http://
magazines.scholastic.com/news/2014/12/A-New-Era-for-t
he-U-S-And-Cuba
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/22/world/americas/us-and-c
uba-nearing-deal-to-fully-restore-diplomatic-ties.html?_
r=1