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History of Modern Cuba

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Set the context for the often-strained relationship between the US and Cuba with this informative and entertaining presentation. From political cartoons to photographs of Fidel Castro and Fulgencio Batista, as well as heartbreaking images of the victims of Weyler's "Reconcentration Policy," this slideshow will stick in viewers' minds long after the lecture has ended.

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Concepts
fidel castro, cuba, the bay of pigs, the cuban missile crisis, the cold war, the soviet union, the spanish-american war
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Additional Tags
bay of pigs, cold war, cuba, cuban missile crisis, fidel castro, spanish-american war, ussr, fulgencio batista, social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the presentation to launch a study of this troubled island
  • Have viewers list the topics they would like to research in depth
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to preview the entire presentation to determine if appropriate for your classroom
Pros
  • The powerful images are sure to encourage viewers to want to learn more about the history of Cuba
Cons
  • No script is provided