PPT-CUBA

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 . 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 . 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. . 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. 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. 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. . 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?. 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 It was repealed in . 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. . Cotinga 33 109 latter based on singles trapped on 28 October 1992 CPF#RTKN27. We trapped an adult female CV%+'%QP0QXGODGTCPFC
 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