PPT-Women and Minorities in Castro’s Cuba

Treatment of Women One of the most significant changes brought about by the Cuban Revolution has been to the lives and status of women in Cuba Prior to 1959 few rights expected to sacrifice education and employment for domestic life. 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.. Revolution. The. Where is Cuba?. Cuba in the 1900s. Cuba gained its independence from Spain in 1898.. In the 1900s, Cuba’s wealth was controlled by American companies.. T. he main businesses in Cuba were sugar and mining companies.. By: Kyle Chandler. Castro Breaks Ties With the United States. Cuba looked like a democratic state until Fidel Castro took over.. T. his led to strong ties with the Soviet Union.. Castro Breaks Ties With the United States. 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.. a . Cuba. República. . de Cuba. First, Please enjoy a photo tour. República. . de Cuba. República. . de Cuba. República. . de Cuba. Cuba is a totalitarian communist state headed by. . General Raul Castro . 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. By: Natalie . Seaner. Fidel Castro Breaks Ties With US & Sides With Soviet Union. The United States first befriended Cuba, when it appeared that Cuba was going to be democratic.. In just a few months Castro captured political opponents and sent hundreds of people to jail, much like the Soviet Union.. 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) . Pre-Columbus. Three distinct tribes: . Taino. /. Guanajatabey. and the . Ciboney. people. . The name ‘Cuba’ comes from the native . Taino. language. Derives from either . coabana. . meaning ‘great place’ or . 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 . Cold war(1945-1991) . The United States and Russia split after WWII. Different economic and political systems established. Foreign Policy of Containment. Fear of Communism. Rio Treaty (1947). This treaty United Cuba, the United States, and other countries to defend areas from external attack . SS6H1 Explain conflict and change in Latin America.. c. Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution and describe the current relationship between Cuba and the United States.. Starting in the 1800’s, independence movements sprang up around Latin America. The former colonies in Latin America wanted to break from European rule for many reasons. The European governments had given them little say in how their countries were run. Colonists wanted to make their own political and economic decisions.. By Ryan . Terani. and Natalia . Molinatti. Post WWII: Latin America . American businesses dominated Latin American politics before the war. After the war, the gap between the rich and poor lead to the nations searching for help from US and USSR. March 26: . Cuban Revolution/. Che. /Cold War in Latin America . Board Talk . (culminating) . on . the following subjects:. 1. Causes and roots of the Cuban Revolution (can also use info from other .