History of Cuba

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Geography Barbados is an island country in the region of the Atlantic Ocean known as the North Atlantic Ocean. It is found northeast of Venezuela and is the easternmost island of the Caribbean. The closest islands to it are Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent. The geographical location of Barbados is latitude 13º10' North and longitude 59º 32' West Mount Hillaby, in the north central part of Barbados, is the highest point in Barbados with an elevation of 1,102 ft. The lowest…

the intellectual, cultural, and economic influence on the Caribbean Islands. This course has focused on the complex histories, experiences, values, and human struggles of the Caribbean. Throughout this course, I have learned to appreciate the unique components that have influenced the region and made the Caribbean what it is today. It is evident that the Caribbean has a unique history, from slavery, to the revolution, the rise and fall of the empire, effects of tourism, and migration. The…

Crisis in October of 1962. Overall, I thought it was a really good movie. It showed the struggle and all of the worries that everyone had to overcome during this chaotic time. The main issue of this movie was that the Soviet Union had missiles down in Cuba and the United States was worried they could attack. The movie started off with clips of a missiles going up and exploding. It was a really good opening to the movie. The music along with what was being shown made it have an epic affect to…

relations between the United States and Cuba, Cuban leader Fidel Castro openly declared that he is a Marxist-Leninist. Castro came to power in 1959 after leading a successful revolution against the dictatorial regime of Fulgencio Batista. Almost from the start, the United States worried that “Castro was too leftist in his politics”. He implemented agrarian reform, expropriated foreign oil company holdings, and eventually seized all foreign-owned property in Cuba. He also established close…

When you think of the beautiful land of Jamaica, what comes to mind? Initially, you may think of Montego Bay. A serene vacation spot with sandy beaches and clear crystal waters. Dancing in the resort to reggae music, having the time of your life. Enjoying the much-needed relaxation, and time off from responsibilities, forgetting the problems of the world. For most Americans, Jamaica is known for the land of relaxation, censoring out the hardship and struggle that the small island faces. The film…

In addition, instead of eradicating the regime of Fidel Castro, the embargo has oppressed the Cuban people and has disclosed a more substantial communist dominance on Cuba. As evident, the embargo has weakened Cuba's economy and has made Cuban citizens more vulnerable and increased the likelihood to follow and obey Castro, as they see the U.S as the true cause of their problems. An example displayed in the article "How The Embargo Hurts Cubans And Helps Castro" states, “Although Castro clamors…

Jamaica is an Island located in the Caribbean Sea. Of all the Greater Antilles islands, it is the third largest. The island is situated a hundred and forty-five kilometers south of Cuba and a hundred and ninety-one kilometers west of Hispaniola. Given its immense size of 10, 990 square kilometers, Jamaica is the fourth largest island country in the Caribbean. The Gross Domestic Product of Jamaica was worth 14.03 billion US dollars in the year 2016. Put on the global spectrum, Jamaica’s GDP…

Vacationing in the Florida Keys can be wondrous to the eyes. There are beautiful white sandy beaches and turquoise colored water. The Everglades are green and lush with incredible animals. The weather in Florida can go from bright and sunny to dark and rainy within minutes. But, the Florida Keys can be both beautiful and dangerous at the same time. There are some amazing beaches in the Florida Keys. The water is a beautiful bright turquoise color that lets you see the ocean floor at all times.…

music industry, and fewer people succeed at an international scale. Many factors impact when it comes to succeeding in the music industry, in other words an artist has to overcome a different number of challenges. During the beginning of 20th century, Cuba had few artists, which mainly remained known at a local level. It was until the mid 20th century when Cuban music would spark a revolution. Celia Cruz, a prime example of music revolutionary. Despite the many factors that challenged her…

The name of the country i have is the Dominican Republic; the Dominican Republic is located in the continent North America, and is on the eastern part of an island called the Hispaniola in the west Indies; the West Indies is a line of Islands between North America and South America. The country was founded February 27, 1844 but was adopted on November 6 1863. The flag contains the three colors white, blue, and red. The white is a cross in the middle of the flag, the blue is on the left upper…