History of Cuba

Puerto Rico is a place, though small, has a big history and is full of many riches. Many have no idea who or what Puerto Rico is and I write this paper not only to inform others but to show pride in where I come from. I will explain its location, history, government, religion, culture, holidays, and heroes in hope of broadening the minds of others. Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and is 1,150 miles below Florida. Puerto Rico is 106 miles long and 37…

1. Looking at the history and progression of modern US history as we have studied it in this class from the Civil War through the present, do you see it as an overall positive thing or negative thing? Why? There have been many changes that have occurred in the US and throughout the world since the Civil War. Everything from technological advancements to civil rights and even relations with other countries. We have seen many leaders advance our country into what it is today. Some of them have…

the most. George Shaw once said, “Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” These changes often happen to come in the form of rebellion. Rebellions have sprung up many times throughout history. In particular this essay will dive into the effects of rebellions and how these rebellions changed governments, people, and their beliefs. Recently, in the world, rebellions have been used in areas where the people desire a great political…

of the biggest disasters in American history. On November 27, 1960, President John F Kennedy, was brought into the loop about a mission that was already in place during Eisenhower’s administration that consisted of an invasion of Cuba. Director of the CIA, Allen Dunes, informed Kennedy that this course of action would be a simple procedure that turned into a nightmare of epic proportions. The operation to train anti-Castro Cuban rebels for an invasion in Cuba. The operation was supposed to…

Quinn Barrington History 104 Doctor Stephens 5 December, 2017 Themes throughout Latin America There are many themes in Latin American history, that repeat themselves and coincide with different periods over the course of time. Rebellion and gender roles are two themes that are extremely important to Latin America and their history. The Cuban Revolution, was a rebellion which started in 1953. It began with the attack at Santiago de Cuba’s military barrack and continued on for seven years. It was…

Introduction When visualizing the Toronto soundscape, it is inevitable to picture it without considering the plethora of accents and languages of people from culturally dominated areas. I had the chance to attend a music and dance performance reflective of the diversity of the world’s traditions but also reflective of Toronto’s multiculturalism. The event took place at the Lula Lounge on March 5th, 2016, where I saw the band ‘Salsotika’ perform classic 80s and 90s salsa. In relation to the…

video, the couple’s feet are constantly in motion, rhythmic, and dance through the music. Even though Mambo and Salsa come from a similar root, they are two different dances. Performing these dances is a way to delve into the history and the culture of Puerto Rico and Cuba, and that enriching experience can be accomplished no matter which dance a person chooses to…

rule that was collapsing downhill. Located under the United States near Cuba, Puerto Rico was the ideal country for the Spanish to export products. Spain promoted Puerto Rico to be an “all-export” country which is what their economy was only thriving on. Other countries like the United States and various other countries in Europe did not like how Spain was treating its colonies. As the 1800’s became a turning point in the history, many countries in Latin America had gained their independence…

The 1960’s, the decade of change, brought drastic developments to the United States Society, making history and transforming the world into something new. The 60’s gave us a new flag, three presidents, three assassinations, the threat of war, war and much more. The actions shown within this decade shaped our lives in the 21st century and will be remembered for years and years to come. On November 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected the President of the United States. This presidency had a…

deference from her daughter as well. Yamile’s Catholic faith and her cultural upbringing in Cuban attribute to the need to have her family involved with a larger community. Use of Employment: Though no knowledge is known about Yamile’s prior work history in Cuba, Yamile has stayed at home the past few years to take care of her young son. Presently Yamile is unemployed but she is seeking assistance from RST’s Employment program where she is currently completing their job readiness workshop. She…