Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Green Left Weekly:day That Launched the Cuban Revolution
A rather uncritical article about the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. The author is critical of the US policy against Cuba by only highlighting the perceived positives of the Castro regime and none of the negatives.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: The Spanish American War: Cuba During the War
Check out this page from the Library of Congress and choose to read a wartime essay about Cuba, see a timeline, or look at maps of Cuba. Includes photos too!
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Caribe: Cuba
This site has a map of Cuba in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals, and resources are among the topics addressed....
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro
This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Check out this site to read a personal account of an infantryman whose unit saw action in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Ninth u.s. Infantry
This is a history of the Ninth U.S. Infantry, which served in both the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars.
Other
Gotta Dance: American Rumba
This site from Gotta Dance offers an easy-to-read history of rumba.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke: American Interests in the Cuban Revolution
Written by Grover Cleveland, this paper presents the U.S. position for involvement in the affairs of Cuba.
Other
Tania Leon: A Woman Pioneering the Future
At this site read about Tania Leon, the Cuban born composer and conductor. This article focuses mainly on her works.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Spanish American War Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz on the Spanish-American War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Cuba
Learn about Cuba's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Bay of Pigs Invasion for Kids
History Questions: Bay of Pigs Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
History of Cuba Timetable: After the Revolution 1959 1979
Provides and outstanding and detailed timeline of events in Cuba after the Revolution. For each year, provides monthly or even daily events in Cuba.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan De La Cosa
A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...
Other
Cuba 100 Anos Despues: Sumario 1895 1959
Online summary in Spanish of the history of the Republic of Cuba from 1895 to 1959.
Other
Cuba, 42 Anos De Revolucion 1959 2001
Great summary, in Spanish, of the history of Cuba since 1959. This article quickly revisits the major events of the Cuban revolution and Castro's rise to power. It also highlights the main events of Cuban history from 1959 to 2001.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Cuba Virtual Tour
Offers a discussion on the history of the Jewish people in Cuba from the beginning in the 16th century to present day Jewish life. Also discusses Cuba's relations with Israel.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Us Re Opens Embassy in Cuba After 54 Years
Article reports on the re-opening of the US Embassy in Cuba.
Climate Zone
Climate of Cuba
Explore the climate of Cuba at this useful website that gives information about average monthly temperature, rainfall, and snowfall. Included is a detailed country map.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Juan Ponce De Leon Explorer
This resource provides an overview of the life, explorations, and discoveries of Juan Ponce de Leon.
SparkNotes
Spark Notes: The Spanish American War Review Test
This 50 question review test covers the Spanish American War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Provides detailed facts and information about how the CIA-backed Cuban exiles launched a botched invasion at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp
Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.