Cuban sandwich

The Cuban Revolution took place between the years 1953-1959. The revolution, technically, started in 1952 when Fulgencio Batista took power in Cuba, again. Batista had previously been an army sergeant in Cuba from 1921-1940 and president from 1940-1944; however, with these new elections in 1952, Batista was certain that he was going to lose, so he then decided to take power. Fidel Castro would’ve most likely won a seat in their “Congress” if the elections would’ve been done, but since they…

While reading through the “First Declaration of Havana” it caught me by surprise how badly Cuba wanted out of the Unites States arm and how much they would do to get that. It gave me a clear insight on what Castro wanted. What he stated at the current time was a solid plan to get Cuba the independence it needed. The problems stated here are also the problems stated when he have his “History will absolve me” speech. After reading Fidel Castro’s famous speech, “History Will Absolve Me”, it really…

days was supported by the whole Cuban elite, but the changes brought by the Castro led government into the economic and social sector diminished the support from the Catholic Church, a faction of the American establishment, and the Latin American governments.…

I know people have probably heard of Cheech and Chong, well if someone has not they are two guys that were in movies in the 1970’s and 1980’s. They were seen as hippies in their movies with really laid back personalities. They also share a love for cannabis which is evident in their movies where I can see them smoking a joint. Richard “ Cheech” Marin and Tommy Chong met in Vancouver, British Columbia. Chong was a citizen of Canada And Cheech moved there from california to get away from the…

This is a small biography of one of the most important people in Cuban History. This man’s name was Fidel Castro. Fidel was not the nicest man but he was one of the most brilliant minds the human race has ever known. Here is a biography showing you why. Castro’s Early Life Cuban dictator Fidel Castro was born near Birán, Cuba on August 13, 1926. Castro was the third of six children with two brothers, Raul and Ramon and three sisters Angelita, Emma, and Augustina. His father Angel, was a wealthy…

Cuba is one of very few countries that still maintains a high level of totalitarianism, in today's modern aspects. After the collapse of communism and the Soviet Union the Castro brothers continue to emphasizes anti-Americanism, intentionalism, and support for Marxist-Leninist ideology in Cuba and abroad. Cuba maintains a harsh control over its citizens by doing arbitrary imprisonments, educational manipulation, and religious restrictions. Cuba also, limits human rights: freedom of expression,…

Alvaro Vargas Llosa refers to Guevara as a “ruthless” killer.” Jean Paul Sartre states that “Che was the most complete human being of our age.” Which Che should be remembered? both, neither, only the good or bad. His legacy has become one of two extremes. In “The Pedagogy of Ernesto Che Guevara,” John D. Holst describes some of the positive views of Guevara. Holst states that Che was a “beloved figure in revolutionary Cuba in part because of his work ethic and willingness to be the first…

dictatorship government as a result of the Cuban Revolution. He aquired power "almost at the precise moment when the Soviet Union acquired both the capability and willingness to underwrite the survival of a revolution 6,000 miles from its border and 90 miles from the United States". The Soviet Union had not only backed Castro economically, but had established political ties with Cuba. In response to this development, President Eisenhower ordered a secret mission to train Cuban exiles to invade…

During this time, Castro was influenced by America, and was trying to break free from Bautista’s dictatorship. Castro was seeking freedom of his people and wanted to help them maintain freedom. SInce he was one of the main leaders of Cuba he wanted to do everything he could to protect his people from Batista’s military dictatorship. This document is a reaction to Bautista’s oppressive government. Therefore, Fidel petitioned against him and did everything he could do in his power to overthrow his…

regime smothered the development of Cuba financially and socially, leaving the country oppressed and in poverty. Corruption ran high in Cuban government, with government officials making lucrative deals with American corporations with the sole purpose of self gain, leaving little for the average Cuban populace. Following the dethronement of this dictatorship, Cubans were looking for a leader and a saviour that would represent their needs and wants, and a leader whom they could trust. This…