PPT-Keynote - Chemistry in Cuba: Opportunities for Strategic Pa

February 3 2016 Prof Luis A MonteroCabrera DrSc Universidad de La Habana President 2012 2016 of the Cuban Society of Chemistry Cuba and USA Some comparisons Cuba and USA General. Background Info…. Cuba gained its independence from Spain in 1898.. In the 1900s, Cuba’s wealth was controlled by American companies.. The main businesses in Cuba were sugar and mining companies.. The Effects and Results. Cierra K. Martin. IB 20. th. Cent. History. Due 4/9/2012. The Cold War approximately ranged from 1945-1991.. A period of East-West competition, tension and conflict short of full-scale war, characterized by mutual perceptions of hostility between military-political alliances or blocs.. Overview. Agriculture is twice as reliant on exports as the overall U.S. economy, and since the early 1970s, exports have accounted for 30 percent of total farm receipts in most years. . U.S. agricultural exports are forecast to reach a record of $137 billion in 2011.. Cuba & US Relations. Spring 2013. Mrs. Dent. Chapter 3. American Interest In Cuba. By the end of the 19. th. century, Spain had lost most of its colonies. Retained Philippines & Guam in Pacific. Homosexuality In Cuba . In Revolutionary Cuba, homosexuality faced the double stigma of machismo and decadence. It was associated with US imperialist influences (part of the “lazy youth” stereotype denounced by Castro in his March 1963 speech) . Presentation created by; SOMMORYA SANDERS . Physical Geography. Tropical island. Its very hot . The rich, diverse land produces a wealth of natural resources.. Major events. 1429 Arawak Indians inhabiting . . Goodlow. . Nazmeen. . Muhammed. Jacqueline Booker . Leyna. Nguyen. Background Information. Fidel Castro - Born August 13, 1926. Son of a wealthy Spanish sugar cane farmer and a domestic servant. SS6H3 The student will analyze important 20th century issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. . a. Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution. . Teachers. Print off the following page for each student. They should complete the . SS6CG2: The student will explain the structures of national governments in Latin America and the Caribbean. Warm-Up 2/8/16. What kind of government does Brazil have?. What kind of government does Cuba have?. SS6H3 The student will analyze important 20th century issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. . a. Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution. . Teachers. Print off the following page for each student. They should complete the . University Senate. Dr. Chippewa Thomas. January, 19, 2016. Capital. : . Havana. Founded in 1519. Became capital in 1607. Havana . in the 1920s. Many Spanish colonial buildings still stand in old Havana. to the new Cuban constitution after the . S-A . War that attempted to protect Cuba’s independence from foreign . intervention. it . allowed extensive US involvement in . Cuba. Ex: Guantanamo Bay. It was repealed in . Glexis. . Novoa. Timeline U.S. – Cuba Relations. Why has the U.S. been involved in Cuba’s affairs?. What are some major events in the relations between the two countries?. What role did the Soviet Union and the Cold War play in U.S. relations with Cuba?. 0 Yamil Lage AFPx0000x0000 x/Attxachexd /xBottxom x/BBoxx 7x2 34x956x 312x 64x92 x/Subxtypex /Foxoterx /Tyxpe /xPagixnatixon 0x/Attxachexd /xBottxom x/BBoxx 7x2 34x956x 312x 64x92 x/Subxtypex /Foxote