PPT-Jaywalking in Cuba

EnglishCornerCafecom Traffic Discussion How do you usually get around the city What do you think of the subway system How often do you use it Do you like it What do you think of street traffic here. 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.. Case . of . Reinaldo. Arenas. Homosexuality . 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 . Final Project American History. Purpose. To review information learned this year by writing questions and quizzing others. . To work on your creativity skills and your ability to put your ideas into a creative . Containing communism in Cuba. The Treaty of Paris . Was a treaty in which Cuba gained its independence from Spain. The USA had a right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to supervise its finances and foreign relations. 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.. February 3, 2016. Prof. Luis A. Montero-Cabrera, . Dr.Sc. .. Universidad de La Habana. President. (2012 – 2016) of . the. Cuban Society of . Chemistry. Cuba and USA: Some comparisons. Cuba and USA: General. 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 . Viva Cuba. , you will meet. two main characters, . Jorgito. and . Mal. ú. , who live in Havana, Cuba.. What are. some things you already know about Cuba?. Let’s learn more!. Cuba is the largest country in the Caribbean. 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 . 1492. Columbus lands on Cuba, October 28.. Arawaks. (. Taino. ) “Indians”. For years they were said to be extinct, but some still live throughout the Caribbean and on the East Coast of the US. . 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 . Rubén González . Pontón. Sociedad . Cubana. de . Geología. 2016 Geological . Society. of . America. . Annual. Meeting . Denver, Colorado. . United. . States. of . America. 24 – 28 . September. 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?. REQUIREMENTS. Adventurous!. Eager to explore and try new things!. Desire to Speak Spanish!. Ready to meet new people!. Problem solver!. Good attitude!. 3.0 GPA (flexible). Good standing at UA.. Valid passport. .