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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Cuba that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
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Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Cuba. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Photographer's Journal: Three Days With Fidel

For Students 9th - 10th
A video presentation of black-and-white photographs taken in Cuba, 1964. Richard Eder, foreign corespondent for the New York Times, and photographer Jack Manning capture Castro's celebrity status, supporters, and interaction with farmers...
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: News: Timeline: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a timeline of key events in Cuban history starting in 1492 when Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain until the present. Video and audio news included.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Honeymoon in Havana

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with Monica Rossi who was traveling to Cuba during Castro's revolt in 1959. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro 2nd Declaration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the text of a speech delivered by Castro on February 4, 1962 titled "The Second Declaration of Havana." In this speech you can see Castro's Marxist-Leninist ideology.
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Graphic
US National Archives

Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Graphic
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Sinking of the Uss Maine, 15 February 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of photographs related to the sinking of the battleship Maine.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Havana Skyline

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a timeline of key events in Cuban history starting in 1492 when Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain until the present. Video and audio news included.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Military Parade, Havana, December 2006

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a timeline of key events in Cuban history starting in 1492 when Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain until the present. Video and audio news included.