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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Cia Internal Memorandum About Strike on Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The memo dated January 4, 1961, outlines the Bay of Pigs planned invasion, in great detail.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Literature of Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links to some of the prominent authors during the Spanish-American War from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the United States.
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Handout
Digital History

Digital History: Viva La Raza!

For Students 9th - 10th
This Digital History site provides an informative overview of the Mexican American civil rights movement in America.
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Handout
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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Website
Tour Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Literature: Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of InfoCostaRica. The page gives an excellent summary of Costa Rican poetry from the 1800s and 1900s. Poets and their works are described. The page also included links to other information about Costa Rica.
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Article
Other

Rock Around the Blockade: History of Cuba: The Cuban Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general information about the Cuban Revolution. Includes information about the rebels landing on the coast of Cuba, guerrilla warfare and the Sierra Maestra, and the triumph of the revolution. (Published May 7, 2011)
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Handout
Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Ang

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the controversial role played by the Alabama Air National Guard.
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Handout
Other

Biography shelf.com: Short Biography of Harvey Milk

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of politician and gay rights leader, Harvey Milk is discussed in this brief biography of his life and untimely murder.
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Curated OER

Robert Mugabe & Fidel Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News provides an article which discusses the rule and leadership of Robert Mugabe, the Marxist leader of Zimbabwe. Author comments on the methods used by Mugabe and his party to stay in power. 2/2004
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Curated OER

Fidel Castro (Left) Meets Hugo Chavez in Caracas, October 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of the current president of Venezuela. Good informative is given, along with several pictures of Hugo Chavez. The information is factual, but not too in-depth, actually it is fairly easy to understand.
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Curated OER

Fidel Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about Cuban history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timelime of historical events.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Bay of Pigs

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history of the Bay of Pigs in Cuba during the Cold War. A CIA led attempt to take over Fidel Castro's government.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Cuban Missile Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Ibiblio.org provides a brief background of the crisis and links to letters (originals and translations) exchanged between JFK and Khrushchev.
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Website
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: Jfk in History: The Bay of Pigs

For Students 9th - 10th
The John F. Kennedy Library and museum provides a detailed description of how the Bay of Pigs Invasion came about, what happened and the aftermath of the event. The information is thorough and includes pictures of John F. Kennedy...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
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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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Website
Other

History of Cuba: Over 500 Years of Cuban History

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive reference tool for everything you'd want to know about Cuban history. Search by timetable or subject in the content area. Great photo galleries.
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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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Website
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Communism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the history of communism throughout the world. Looks at the principles of Marxism and communism, Karl Marx, and major communist political victories around the world.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Soccer Moms

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem reminisces on everyday life among Cuban women in the midst of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Mount Holyoke College

International Relations: Memorandum of Discussion: January 28, 1961

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of a conversation between President Kennedy and his advisors concerning the "prospects for success" of an American plan to send American-trained Cuban exiles to invade Cuba.
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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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Other

History of Cuba: Batista

For Students 9th - 10th
An indepth biography of Fulgencio Batista.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Bay of Pigs Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed facts and information about how the CIA-backed Cuban exiles launched a botched invasion at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba.

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