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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
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Fidel Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but well-done biography of the Cuban revolutionary leader. It focuses on his early revolutionary years and the development of his anti-American feelings which were not apparent at first.
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Handout
Other

A Timeline History of Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a very nice timeline history of Cuba from 1000 B.C.E. to 2003 C.E. Highlights all the major events in Cuban history.
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Graphic
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Destination Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice map of the island with information on history, places, and events. Click on the map to bring up a larger Cuba map, then you can click on various places to learn more.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cuban Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cuban Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Cuba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
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Article
Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Green Left Weekly:day That Launched the Cuban Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Timetable History of Cuba: 1980 1999 1

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of events in Cuba from 1980 to Today.
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Primary
Other

History of Cuba: Batista

For Students 9th - 10th
An indepth biography of Fulgencio Batista.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Cuba Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
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.