PDF-CUBA COUNTRY PROFILE

INTRODUCTION The recorded history of Cuba began on October 28 1492 when Christopher Columbus sighted the island during his first voyage of discovery and claimed it for Spain Since its e. 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.. The working poor. Similarities and differences. Joshua . Tabron. & Mari . K. ajihara. Introduction. The following Power Point briefly details the similarities and differences between Cuba and Peru. Each country has some things in common and others that parallel. It is our goal to enrich your knowledge of these two countries so that you might gain a better understanding of them. . 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. 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) . 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 . 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. . Rubén González . Pontón. Sociedad . Cubana. de . Geología. 2016 Geological . Society. of . America. . Annual. Meeting . Denver, Colorado. . United. . States. of . America. 24 – 28 . September. 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. . Cotinga 33 109 latter based on singles trapped on 28 October 1992 CPF#RTKN27. We trapped an adult female CV%+'%QP0QXGODGTCPFC
 responsible US After collecting research via literature searches and online data collection while at my college in Ohio I researched in the actual field on the Cuban island itself My data from Cuba i