The earliest democracy was in Athens, Greece in 510 B.C. During this time, they allowed the poor and rich citizens to vote for their leaders. Some of the basics to democracy are consensus by majority and having free and frequent elections. Democracy gives several people the opportunity to run for office. Some of the threats to democracy are rebellion, government problems and the rise of drugs. The Cuban Revolution is one of them. Civil war took place in Cuban between Dec. 2, 1956 and Jan. 2, 1959. This revolution happened because of the brutal suppression and poverty that was occurring the rule of Fulgencio Batista (a dictator). Fidel Castro fought against the government’s army under Batista. The Cuban people supported Castro’s promised. He used guerilla tactics, ambushes, raids and hit
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Elizabeth II of Queen of Grenada is the current monarch. The Grenada Revolution began when President Reagan of the U.S. ordered troops to occupy Grenada. Maurice Bishop was the commander in chief of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Grenada. He started the National Women’s Organization this group was formed to contribute in setting guidelines along with other groups towards women. Bishop believed in worker’s and women’s rights as well as the fight against racism. He developed a close relationship with Cuba and Fidel Castro. He was killed on Oct. 19, 1983. In 2009, Grenada’s Pearl International Airport was renamed Maurice Bishop International Airport to honor him. Piracy in the Caribbean, the act of theft or criminal violence by a ship or boat is another threat to democracy. Piracy attack hot spots in the Caribbean and has increased by 75% in the last decade alone. They also target small cargo ships because they’re easier to attack and are slower to navigate. Piracy is still a problem because the police don’t haven’t authority to open sea. Many countries don’t have a water police in
Elizabeth II of Queen of Grenada is the current monarch. The Grenada Revolution began when President Reagan of the U.S. ordered troops to occupy Grenada. Maurice Bishop was the commander in chief of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Grenada. He started the National Women’s Organization this group was formed to contribute in setting guidelines along with other groups towards women. Bishop believed in worker’s and women’s rights as well as the fight against racism. He developed a close relationship with Cuba and Fidel Castro. He was killed on Oct. 19, 1983. In 2009, Grenada’s Pearl International Airport was renamed Maurice Bishop International Airport to honor him. Piracy in the Caribbean, the act of theft or criminal violence by a ship or boat is another threat to democracy. Piracy attack hot spots in the Caribbean and has increased by 75% in the last decade alone. They also target small cargo ships because they’re easier to attack and are slower to navigate. Piracy is still a problem because the police don’t haven’t authority to open sea. Many countries don’t have a water police in