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    island in 1492. After he landed the Spaniards began their conquest on the island. Some groups like the Ciboney and the Taino lived on the island but they were either killed by the Spaniards or died from the disease they brought. So their effect on the Cuban culture was small, and the Spanish culture, language, and religion lasted. The basis of the economy was mainly agriculture so that was what people did. For the first three hundred years after the conquest, the island was really ignored and…

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    Cubans finally get to the USA following an exhausting journey across miles Randy Cuevas crossed over to the southwestern border of the United States following a trek that was not only physically demanding, but was pregnant with risks, which were more than enough to end his life in a whimper. This was a journey of his lifetime, which was in no way merry, but something wherein he had negotiate the smugglers and corrupt police forces, not to mention the natural hazards that are associated with a…

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    Communism In Cuba

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    brutal and dictatorial than ever before started transforming Cuba. Batista “manipulated presidential elections, cracked down on newspapers, outlawed strikes, and embezzled money from the state” (Berlatsky para 2). There became no doubt in the mind of Cuban residents that their ruler began adopting a dictatorial style. In 1959, it would continue. Fidel Castro, followed by his brother ‎Raúl Castro, would run Cuba for the next fifty years under an overwhelming communist…

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    Communism In Cuba

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    Cuba, as a Caribbean island nation, is a totalitarian (a government system which gives people very little or nil authority) communist state with the political belief of “One state, One party” since 1959. Lead by General Raul Castro who heads the Cuban Communist Party, which is the only authorized party in the country. Cuba has seen a volatile political scenario with changing and rejection of constitutions, official lies and unofficial truths about political status quos, lack of diplomatic…

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    Che Guevara Symbolism

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    extend his legacy within his nation (Ziff). To this day, the Cuban government idolizes Guevara’s image, plastering his portrait amongst the youth of the country in forms of apparel, and collectables (Guevara). The modern generation’s obsession with the image of Che Guevara is in essence, a phenomenon of adolescent revolutionary romanticism, long since shedding its political, and ideological connotations. This man, known to many Cubans as a tyrant, and mass murderer has been likened to a global…

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    1963, 450). With production going down families that depended on the sugar harvest were being squeezed even further. With the economic situation worsening, a greater share of the population struggling, it is no wonder revolution was prevalent among Cubans. If we take notice of the how we previously defined revolution it becomes clear that a tolerable life-experience thanks to the institution of sugar declining was changing the ideals of the country regarding their current government. Thomas goes…

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    implemented a communist regime in order to hopefully rid the economic power that the United States had gained in the years leading up to his reign. Fidel Castro played pivotal roles in some of the world’s biggest political events. Event’s like the Cuban Missile Crisis, an event that left America afraid that the…

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    Before the Communist Revolution in 1959, Cuba’s economic system had reached a complete downfall, having a negative impact on the people. Most of the population was living in poverty. Around 75% of people in rural areas lived in huts made out of palm trees, 50% of people didn’t have toilets, 85% of people didn’t have clean, running water, and approximately 90% of people didn’t have electricity. These living conditions exposed people to more illnesses and there was a higher death rate due to the…

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    Cuban Refugees Reflection

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    individuals. Not only was the staff amazing, but the guests of Casa were also truly incredible and inspiring. Majority of the guest were immigrants from different countries, primarily from Central America. However, at that time, there was a mass influx of Cuban refugees. The city faced overcrowding in the shelters and unfortunately, Casa faced the same dilemma: allowing the refugees in despite safety regulations or keeping these men, women, and even children outside, waiting until rooms opened…

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    In early 1933 they were able to force out Machado. The U.S. negotiator and the Cuban army were able to bring back the constitution from 1901 that Machado had discarded and also bring into power a new president. It was short lived though. In September of 33’ there was a turning point in Cuba’s history. The students and the military…

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