This study guide provides an overview of key topics about Cuba including its government led by Fidel Castro since 1959, the Cuban War of Independence from Spain in 1898, the establishment of an embargo by the US in 1962, aspects of Cuban cuisine and culture derived from Taino people and African influences, and notes on cities, landmarks, the economy, healthcare system, and music. It also briefly mentions the Bay of Pigs invasion and Guantanamo Bay.
This study guide provides an overview of key topics about Cuba including its government led by Fidel Castro since 1959, the Cuban War of Independence from Spain in 1898, the establishment of an embargo by the US in 1962, aspects of Cuban cuisine and culture derived from Taino people and African influences, and notes on cities, landmarks, the economy, healthcare system, and music. It also briefly mentions the Bay of Pigs invasion and Guantanamo Bay.
This study guide provides an overview of key topics about Cuba including its government led by Fidel Castro since 1959, the Cuban War of Independence from Spain in 1898, the establishment of an embargo by the US in 1962, aspects of Cuban cuisine and culture derived from Taino people and African influences, and notes on cities, landmarks, the economy, healthcare system, and music. It also briefly mentions the Bay of Pigs invasion and Guantanamo Bay.
_____________ govt Capital: _____________, one of _____________ provinces Feb 5, 1898 o Within three months, the _____________________War began o Ended after a few months with the Treaty of ______________in which Spain ceded control of ______________________________to the U.S. o 1901Cuba was granted _____________ from the U.S. under President ________________________ Why is there a large Cuban community in southern Florida? 1961, Bay of Pigs Invasion, President JFK 1962an embargo to stop U.S. money from supporting Castro o Permitted reasons to go to Cuba Communismone of its intentions is___________________________ but it often __________________________________________. In Cuba, all employees _______________________________. Cuban cuisinecriollo o Sofrito o Sopa china o Arroz salteado Taino people Crops Mofongo Confr Since 1962, every year Cuban families are issued a _______________. o What does this mean? o Helps the govt regulate the economy & equally provide for all its citizens. This has allowed the _________ of
groceries to stay the same instead of going up. (But
remember that their salaries are the same too.) o People can buy extra groceries if the items are available but often at a higher __________. La VigaHouse of famous author, ______________________ Cojimar is the ______________________ that inspired his last novel, The Old Man and the Sea. El Morro Safari at the Cuban National Zoo & the Ecology & Systematic Cuban Institute World-class doctors; medicine is one of its specialties. Free ____________for all citizens. Holgun Castroput into place sports & arts programs such as _____________________________________________________________ Baracoa Guantanamera Guantanamo Bay o Named by the ____________ o 1741 o 1898 o 1903 o 1935 Music o Greatest cultural influences are from __________ & _____________ o Mambo o Cuban jazz o I Love Lucy The style of Cuba o Attitudes of the people o Car ownership o Cubans dont have much materially bc _________________________ so the style is _____________________________.
Treasure Island (La Isla de Juvetud)
o Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson o Played part in the story of ___________ o Geography: o Resources: o Home to Cubas _____________ Owning a home in Cuba?