History of Cuba

were the Taino Indians. Thereafter, the African slaves brought their products and methods of cooking to the island. Although these two influences have greatly contributed to Puerto Rican cooking, it was the Spaniards that impacted the island’s history until our day. Conclusively, in my exploration and experiences throughout the years, I have truly seen the reflection of this melting pot of cultures. The first people that lived and contributed to the traditional Puerto Rican cooking were the…

The trade of sugar benefitted Cuba during a time of difficulty. During October of 1960, the United States President placed an embargo on Cuba. This embargo was used because of Cuba’s increasingly close relationship with the U.S.S.R., a communist country that is an enemy to the U.S. Another reason, was the state of Cuban economy, a financial report stated that the economic reserves would deplete within four months. Although, Cuba was unable to trade its sugar and other exports with…

Similar to North Korea in the way of government corruption, is Cuba due to a man named Fidel Castro. In Cuba, Castro was inspired by previous revolutions to lead a coup against the current government at the time. It was majorly successful. After the rebellion, he worked his way up into the high ranks and was elected a Prime Minister, a position of extreme influence and power in Cuba, and later became President, executing all enemies and anyone who opposed his rule. He implemented policies and…

How would life be in the Dominican Republic? Would the Geography affect you? The Dominican Republic may seem inconsiderable compared to the United States, but it contains extraordinary significant landforms. The geography of the Dominican Republic; the different climatic zones, its location, and mountains along with water sources that surround it are important to its country. The Dominican Republic, mainly known for its gorgeous beaches and lavish resorts, is an island nation in the Caribbean.…

The year was 1961, tension was stirring and relations between the United States and Cuba were boiling faster than the warm waters of the Caribbean. With Cuba serving as a pawn in a clever game of chess, the U.S.S.R. threatened the most powerful country in the northern hemisphere with nuclear missiles from an island just 90 miles away. These were some of the events transpiring when my parents were born in 1963. Thereon, a once vibrant and prosperous island would face oppression and diminish among…

the entire country to be deemed settled and confirmed in America’s ownership. Cuban Revolution- This was a Cuban born revolution against the colonial leadership of Spain in Cuba, which found its grounds during the Spanish American War. It idealized the American revolutionary goals and wanted Cuba to be free from Spain’s leadership and rule, which was oppressive due to its racist outlook on the majority of its inhabitants. The Battleship Maine, 1898- This ship…

especially people in the military. The story itself focuses on the lessons of determination and hard work. The story is based on the true story of a young lieutenant during the Spanish-American War. The lieutenant, Andrew Summers Rowan, was shipped out to Cuba by himself with an important mission: to carry a message to Garcia. Hubbard’s story reveals Rowan’s reason for delivering the message. Garcia was the leader of the Cuban insurgents. The president of the United States at the time, William…

In "Fish Story" by Rick Bass, the element that I think that is an effective aspect of the story is the point of view element. The story is written from the first person point of view. The author, Rick Bass skillfully describes a fishing expedition in Texas in the 1960s when he was ten years old. Bass has a vivid imagination to describe the process of this story with such detail. One of his father's customers caught an eighty-six-pound catfish and since he was already in debt to Bass' father and…

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…

Racal Relations in Cuba Mark Sawyer does an excellent job in determining and documenting the racial climate of Cuba in his book, Racial Politics in Post-Revolutionary Cuba. Using ethnographic methods of personal interviews and surveys helped to garner a more accurate analysis of what is really the racial atmosphere for Afro-Cubans and their counterparts the White Cubans. In determining if I preferred Chapter’s 5 or 6 as more informative and persuasive about life on a daily basis in Cuba, was…