The document discusses Cuba's history and government. It covers Cuba gaining independence from Spain after the Spanish-American War in 1898. It then discusses the Cuban Revolution in the 1950s that overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista and brought Fidel Castro to power. Castro established a communist government that has ruled Cuba ever since. The document also provides facts about Cuba's education, healthcare, and relations with other countries despite the US embargo.

1. Ap Human Geography Period B

2. Independence of Cuba
1898 Spanish-American War-200,000 Cubans
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died fighting for their independence. Name
overlooks the struggle.
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Spain gives control of Cuba, Philippines, and
Guam to U.S.
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Cuba declares it's independence instead.

3. Cuban Revolution
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Fulgencio Batista was the dictator of Cuba
following independence after a coup d'etat.
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Unsatisfied with Batista, Fidel Castro, a cuban
nationalist, marxist and revolutionary tried to
rebel against his government.
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Che Guevara and other revolutionaries fought
against the Cuban government until their victory
in 1959.

4. Che and Castro

5. Government in Cuba
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Republic of Cuba (defined as a socialist Republic) =
Communist State?
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Fidel Castro ruled as Prime Minister then President
until 2008- continues to hold the highest position in the
Communist Party of Cuba.
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Cuba had good relations with the Soviet Union during
the Cold War, leading the United States to attempt to
overthrow Castro.
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Is Cuba's government successful despite the fact that
it does not have good relations with the US?

6. Some Facts to Think About...
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Cuba's overall literacy rate is 99.8%
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School Expectancy is 18 years (19 for females)
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5.9 Hospital beds for every 1000 people
(Compared to USA 3.0, Canada 3.4, UK 3.38)
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6.3 Doctors for every 1000 people (Compared
to USA 2.6, Canada 1.9, UK 2.7)

7. Healthcare System in Cuba
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Article

8. Education in Cuba
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Has it always been high quality?
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Article

9. Who does Cuba trade with?
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China
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Venezuela
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Spain
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Brazil
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Canada
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US?

10. Embargo on Cuba
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1961- Total Embargo on Trade and Aid to Cuba
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1963- Kennedy bans all travel to Cuba, Cuban
transactions, and all Cuban made materials.
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1970's- Carter Administration relaxes laws,
allows travel to Cuba and money to be sent to
Cuban relatives
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1981- Reagan's politices on Cuba are more
strict, undoing what Carter did.

11. Embargo Cont.
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The UN has unanimously voted to end the Embargo
on Cuba.
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The only two countries that consitently vote for a
continuation of the Ban are the US and Israel.
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Palau and Marshall Islands occasionally vote with US
and Israel. Why?
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In 1995-97 newly independent Uzbekistan voted for
the ban, but never voted for it again.
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Albania and Paraguay voted for it in 1993, but never
again.
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Last Vote in 2011 – Only U.S. And Israel (186 to 2)

12. Life for Cubans
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Just like Americans, Cubans are very proud of
their country.
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Tourism is a big industry in Cuba, despite the
fact that it is difficult for United States citizens to
visit Cuba due to bad relations, many
Europeans visit Cuba.
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Life expectancy is 77.8, about the same as the
US.

13. Havana, Cuba

17. Is Cuba an Isolated State?
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From the United States - Yes, Somewhat.
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From the World – No.
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Is it a successful state? Cubans in Cuba will
say yes. Cubans who fled Cuba will say no.
United States says no. Much of Europe sas
yes. China, Russia, Venezuela say yes.
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Success is subjective.

18. The End
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