Music of Cuba

“December 14. [1984]Cuba and the U.S. reach an agreement on an immigration program under which 2,746 refugees (Marielitos) are returned to Cuba, and the U.S. agrees to permit the immigration of 20,000 Cubans annually.” (HistoryofCuba.com) People have many different reasons to stay or leave whatever situation they are in. Under certain circumstances there is room for choices to be made; other times it will not be as simple or clear. In Everyone Leaves by Wendy Guerra, the theme is that the…

that came forth were that a US invasion would have met more opposition than was thought. Also the Soviets obtained arsenal intended for war which U.S. intelligence were not aware of. The U.S. had also assumed that there were a few thousand troops in Cuba, but in fact 40,000 soldiers were there (Cuban.com). The Cuban missile crisis was a very risky situation, bringing the world 's major military powers to the brink of nuclear war. The Cuban missile crisis marked the beginning which of the Cold…

Frederick L. Olmsted journeys throughout the American South during the mid-1950’s gives readers an inside “scoop” on what conditions were really like for many slaves during the pre-Civil War years as they labored on various cotton, sugar, and rice plantations. His personal accounts and impressions of the slave system across the southern states – from Virginia to Texas - are well documented in a collection of his journals, “The Cotton Kingdom.” While many, as well as Olmsted did, had a…

the main concern that brought about the Cuban Missile Crisis but rather the threat of national security that it imposed on the US, Cuba and Soviet Union. The reason the crisis occurred was due to distinct differences in views on how society should be run and not simply based on rivalry amongst the superpowers. The US believed in democracy, and due to Soviet influence, Cuba supported a communist regime. It is undeniable they both became blindsided to each other’s views and had not assessed the…

Cuban Cultural Influence on Foreign Military Considerations The Republic of Cuba, an island country in the Caribbean, is located just beyond the southern-most tip of the state of Florida. Due to its closeness, this country is of active interest to the United States and its military, and has been for many years. This interest makes it adamant that an understanding of the culture be established to ensure communications and tactical decisions best suit the ties between these two countries. In…

It is not accurate to state that the Cuban Revolution was the event that turned Che into a great leader. In fact, the best way to approach his greatness is by Collins´ flywheel effect, which states that with persistent pushing, in a consistent direction, over a prolonged period of time, the flywheel would build momentum, eventually hitting a point of breakthrough. It was Che 's life experiences, every interaction with the right people, and the influence of each one of his mentors, what pushed…

Varadero, Cuba is a place located on the Hicacos peninsula. It is one of the biggest locations for tourism within Cuba. Varadero is known for it’s many hotels, shops, and different activities to do there. It also has the big attraction of it natural beauty including its golden sandy beach. The beach has been said to be one of the Caribbean’s best. All of these different attractions are part of the reason why people choose Varadero to travel to but one of the different aspects that really make it…

The Republic of Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean that is home to over eleven million citizens. It is one of only enduring socialist states with a Communist government left in the world. The leadership regimes that dictate the island are a reflection of continuing efforts to strengthen its weak democratic system. Daily life is dependent on what the government allows, and what the government does not allow for its people. Throughout history, the dictating Cuban government shaped the…

The US and Cuba have long somewhat difficult relationship, particularly during the latter part of the 19th continuing into the 21th centuries. Cuba, discovered in 1492 was converted into a minor outpost for ships returning from Spain. Three hundred years after discovery by the Spanish three major events suddenly placed Cuba on the world stage (Staten). First an economic depression forced Spain give up exclusive trade permits allowing the Creoles to turn greater profits on cash crops (Williamson)…

my fellow classmates and I learned about the unique history of Cuba; mostly surrounding its revolution and the active cultural presence it had. However, the weeks throughout the semester proved to be more than just passing time and attendance in class, but, indeed, a change in history. After the study abroad portion of the class and, shortly thereafter, changes to current U.S.-Cuban relations, I began to wonder what would happen to Cuba in the future. As I continued to research and formulate…