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Library of Congress

Loc: The World of 1898: The Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides an excellent account on the highlights, the main characters, places, and events of the Spanish-American War. Includes links & photos.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: The Spanish American War: Teller and Platt Amendments

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site to read about the Teller Amendment and the subsequent Platt Amendment, which dealt with American control over Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
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Digital History

Digital History: Cuba Libre! [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The rationale behind the United States' going to war against Spain was to insure Cuba's independence. Read the highlights of the Proctor Report, President McKinley's message to Congress asking for intervention, and the Teller Resolution...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Cuban Revolution of 1895 98

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the Cuban Revolution that took place before the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Battle of Santiago

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the Battle of Santiago that took place during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Escario's Column

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the legendary advance of Escario's Column. This performance took place after the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Taking of Guantanamo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the the taking of Guantanamo. This story took place during the Spanish-American War and was told by American correspondents.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Black Participation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the difficult situation of African-Americans who fought in the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Transport Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the transportation of soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War. It discusses the difficulties of moving so many soldiers to Cuba and the Philippines.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Martin Anthony Schuster's: The Spanish American War: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
First-hand account of the experiences of the 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Company A, as seen through the eyes of one man during the Spanish American War and the U.S. occupation of Cuba.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has regular updated security information for traveling in Cuba from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about Cuba which is the largest Caribbean Island. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete profile of the Republic of Cuba including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Summary of Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a short summary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The last paragraph tells of the resolution between the U.S., Cuba, and Soviet Union.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Cuba: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented here is reference material for learning about Cuba including a map, flag, and information concerning geography, history, government, economy, and the people.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Cuba, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary and Communist Leader, Dead at 90

For Students 9th - 10th
November 25, 2016, Fidel Castro, Cuba's long-time revolutionary leader passed away. Emotions over his death are mixed across Cuba and beyond.
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George Washington University

National Security Administration: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is from the National Security Administration's Website. It has information on the operations involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Difficult for an Elementary student to understand, but a great resource for Elementary teachers.
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Information Technology Associates

Cuba: Government: From 1996 Cia World Fact Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The ABC Country Book provides a great deal of information on the governmental structure of Cuba. It shows the administrative divisions of the country and the branches of governmental power of Cuba.
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Other

John F. Kennedy National Security: u.s.s.r. (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article summarizes U.S.-Soviet relations during the Kennedy administration, including the Russian Missile Crisis and the Vienna Summit.
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Federation of American Scientists has lots of photos regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, as well as Foreign Relations Documents.
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Other

Florida International University: Fidel Castro Year One

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a selection from a book called FIDEL CASTRO, by Robert Quirk, published in 1993.
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Other

Cuba Net: Marine Officer Wrote After Bay of Pigs

For Students 9th - 10th
In the after-action report filed by Marine Col. Jack Hawkins following the Bay of Pigs, he writes that the only way to oust Castro would be with another attempt using overt intervention with U.S. military power.