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    concern for the poor and black population in Cuba and this was visible by the way in which he operated the education system; For the poor and black education was considered wishful thinking. Major improvements took effect following the 1959 revolution lead by Castro. Batista’s inadequate education system came to a complete halt as one, if not the first, positive changes brought in by Castro was to ensure equal access to education for every individual regardless of one’s class, gender, race,

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    The events that resulted from The Bay of Pigs Invasion is a precise example of how allies can become opponents after a change occurs. In this instance, it is a change in government. When Castro, a communist, took control of Cuba, America feared that their relationship would change for the worst. The two countries had a very close alliance and both benefited from the income from their relationship. For example, America had sugar shipped in from Cuba and owned many businesses before the new government

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    During the 1960’s Discrimination laws were present and were causing tension. B.Leaders like Martin L. King tried doing things about these treatments. II.STOPPING FIDEL CASTRO A.Fidel Castro was a leader that had overthrown Cuban leader Batista. B.Fidel started a revolutionary war within Cuba. III.MAFIA TIES A.Kennedy had offered to kill Castro for the

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    interference in their governments. Cuba and the United States has recently undergone a fundamental shift in regards to their foreign relations. They have lifted their embargo and restarted relations with the help of U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, Cuban officials, and Pope Francis. The naval base and the prison on Guantanamo Bay has been a topic of controversy for a long time. Very recently, President Obama has released a plan to close the prison. He means to relocate the prisoners to other mainland

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    Thirteen days is a historical account of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It is told from the perspective of Robert F. Kennedy, senator and brother to President John F. Kennedy. It is an account of the thirteen days in October of 1962. It lasted from the 16th to the 28th. During this time many crucial events in United States. These thirteen days were the time period in which the fate of the world was decided. The focus of the book was on the decision of both the United States and Russia. The United

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    Mestizo and Mulatto mixed ancestry is 26.6% while the African Ancestry or the black people is 9.3%. Education is important in Cuba. The ratio between the teacher and student are twelve to one. The illiteracy rate of the youth is close to zero. The Cuban government has a strong commitment to the education sector. Teacher in Cuba hold strong relationship with the student, with the parents, and families. Education is free in all levels including university and

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    Castro. Two years later, this disagreement between the United States and Cuba became known as the Bay of Pigs invasion. In November 1961, President Kennedy approved of Operation Mongoose. Operation Mongoose was a series of schemes to destabilize the Cuban government. The plots were kept secret until 1993. This secret was brought to life when declassified documents revealed that at

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    than to pressure the new Cuban regime to get back on the “’right direction.’” In 1960, the United States eliminated all diplomatic relations with Cuba and enacted a trade embargo after every US business in Cuba was nationalized without any monetary reparations. The next thirty years are characterized by a competing power struggle, including assassination plans made against Fidel Castro by the Central Intelligence Agency, Cuban alignment with Russia, and the subsequent Cuban missile crisis. Tensions

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    2017). As time moved on and Cuba continued to make progress the population continued to grow. Many people of different cultures began to come over to Cuba and made the country what it is today. Today, there are 11,389,603 citizens consisting mainly of Cuban, white, and mulattos (World Population Prospects, 2015). Also known for its cultural diversity, Cuba is built from Spanish, African, and Asian influences (Cubainfo.de, n.d.). These influences allowed Cuba to become diverse in film, music, ballet, art

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    embargo on Cuba due to their Communist threat. Recently, the 50th anniversary of this same embargo, marked the continuing relationship upheld by The United States and Cuba. The United States created the embargo, in hopes that it would pressure the Cubans into adopting their Democratic policies. This embargo has not only failed, but has detracted from it’s goal of spreading democracy in Cuba. Additionally, it has hurt the American economy, costing the United States roughly $5 billion annually in lost

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