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The New York Times after December 17 2014 17D Yoan Karell Acosta González PhD karellacostacehseuuhcu Center for Hemispheric and United States Studies CEHSEU University of Havana. 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 . 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.. 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.. 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.. 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 . . 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. 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. . 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 It was repealed in . 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 . 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?. Rula. Fabián. E. Bustamante. Northwestern . U. .. In and Out of . Cuba: . Characterizing . Cuba's Connectivity. A. networked Cuba. Dec 2014: US announces plans to restore relations. Easing travel and trade restrictions. 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. . 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