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Cuban Revolution
How did Fidel Castro's revolution affect the people of Cuba? Through a series of vivid images and light text, learners will consider life for Cubans under both Batista and Castro. The images can be used as discussion starters or to...
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The Cuban Revolution and Its Impact on Latin America
Fidel Castro was the iconic leader of Cuba. Yet, individuals may know little about the man or his motivations. In an engaging Web quest activity, scholars investigate Castro's political aspirations and his more ephemeral personal life...
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The Cuban Revolution
In this Cuban history worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer about the actions of the U.S. and Cuban governments during the Cuban Revolution.
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The Cuban Revolution
In this Cuban history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions about the Cuban Revolution and the American response to the conflict.
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History of the Americas – The Cuban Revolution
In this 20th century history worksheet, learners respond to 5 short answer questions about the Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro.
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Exile: Cuba and the United States
Young scholars gain an understanding of U.S./Cuban Relations. In this world history lesson plan, students examine the events of the Cuban revolution and their effect on U.S.-Cuban relations and U.S. foreign policy.
Cuba War and Peace: Lecture II 1952 to 2015
Students consider the causes and consequences of the Cuban Revolution, including the Batista regime, independence movements of Latin America and Cold War geopolitics. Particular attention is paid to the Eisenhower, Castro, Khrushchev and...
Cuba Student Learning Outcomes (2016)
Summary of course, Cuba: War and Peace. Students (8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present. Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery,...
Cuba Lecture II: 1952 to 2015 (2016)
Cuba: War and Peace, Unit II Powerpoint informs of the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1935-2015. Students consider the causes and consequences of the Cuban Revolution, including the...
Cuba War and Peace: Essential Questions (2016)
Students (grades 8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present. Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism, slavery, island ethnicity, resources and...
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Fidel Castro: El Comandante
Students view a documentary on Fidel Castro. After nearly forty years of rule, he remains one of the most controversial political figures of the twentieth century. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and research the Cuban...
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Review of our Presidents from the Progressive Era to Cold War
Covering the main events of the Cold War, this (mistitled) presentation includes photographs, political cartoons, and amusing graphics to illustrate its points. The information on the slides is helpful for an overview of the Cold War,...
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Bridging the gap between the U.S. and Cuba
Eleventh graders examine the events that led to the strained relationship between Cuba and the United States. In this US History lesson, 11th graders create an illustrated timeline of Cuba-U.S. relations. Students write an essay...
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Tale of Two Speeches
Learners view and read portions of John F. Kennedy's Cuban Missile Crisis speech from October 22, 1962. Later in the year, students recall what they remember about the speech and use a Venn Diagram to compare it to Patrick Henry's...
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Ernest Hemingway: Inside Out
Introduce class members to basic biographical information about Ernest Hemingway. Groups read three brief paragraphs, and then respond to fact-based questions using material drawn from the readings. The exercise would work well with...
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Democracy Wall
How free are people in the United States, or in the world for that matter? The class reads and compares two articles that discuss levels of freedom enjoyed by different people around the globe. They discuss why some people have more...
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Big Trouble in the New Frontier: The Bay of Pigs
Eleventh graders explore the Bay of Pigs invasion and defend both sides of the issue.
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Che Guevara
For this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Che Guevara and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Guerilla Warfare
Students view a television program comparing conventional and guerilla warfare. They compare and contrast guerilla movements in Cuba, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Students also consider the American Revolutionary War from the perspective of...
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Communism Quiz One
In this communism learning exercise, students complete short answer questions about communism. Students write answers for 15 questions.
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Fidel Castro
In this famous people worksheet, learners read a selection about the life of Fidel Castro, then complete a variety of comprehension activities including synonym matches, fill-in-the-blank sentence completions, unscrambling words and...
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Rock Around the Blockade: History of Cuba: The Cuban Revolution
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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Ispp: The Cuban Revolution
This site from the International Society of Political Psychology contains links to the actual text of the book "The Cuban Revolution: A Critical Perspective" written by Sam Dolgoff. Includes information about Castro's friendly critics,...
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Spanish American War Centennial: The Cuban Revolution of 1895 98
This site contains historical information on the Cuban Revolution that took place before the Spanish-American War.
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