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National Geographic
National Geographic: The Impact of the Bay of Pigs Invasion on Fidel Castro
This lesson focuses on how the Bay of Pigs invasion influenced the attitude of Fidel Castro towards Kennedy and the United States. Includes role play, discussion, and research. Students then write a letter from Nikita Krushchev to Fidel...
University of Texas at Austin
Uta: Lanic: Fidel Castro Speech Database
The University of Texas provides this searchable database of archived speeches by Cuban President Fidel Castro. Search by type, key words, or year.
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Cuba, 42 Anos De Revolucion 1959 2001
Great summary, in Spanish, of the history of Cuba since 1959. This article quickly revisits the major events of the Cuban revolution and Castro's rise to power. It also highlights the main events of Cuban history from 1959 to 2001.
Read Works
Read Works: Honeymoon in Havana
[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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Cuba 100 Anos Despues: Sumario 1895 1959
Online summary in Spanish of the history of the Republic of Cuba from 1895 to 1959.