Cuba-Clinging to Communism 1. In 1994,_____________________Cubans tried to leave the country on just about anything that would float hoping to _________________________________ 2. The former dictator of Cuba, __________________________, did not allow Cubans to speak out against government policies they disagreed with.

Cuba-Clinging to Communism 1. The Dictator of Cuba now is_____________________ Cuban President Raul Castro succeeded Fidel Castro in 2008. Under Fidel, Raul was the head of Cuba’s armed forces and served as defense minister.

Cuba's History 1. Cuba was once a colony of... ___________________________. (On discoveryeducation.com -- short video clip on Cuba and the Spanish American War) 2. Before Castro there was Batista; a corrupt dictator from 1933 to 1959 Caribbean Island stuff\videos\2 Batista 30 years of govt corruption.htm 3. 1959 Cuban revolution resulted in Castro's government in Cuba that is ________________________________.

Cuba's History 4. In the 1960s and 1970s, Fidel Castro's government brought some improvements to Cuba like: ________________________________ and _____________________________. 5. Literacy is the _______________________ Carribean Island stuff\videos\3 Cuban revolution.htm

6) Tensions (anger) between the U. S 6) Tensions (anger) between the U.S. and Cuba increased during the ______________________. 7. In 1991, _____________________________ collapsed (or__________________________) and could no longer help Cuba. This drastically affected Cuba's _____________________

Changes Come to Cuba Throughout the 1990s, Cuba's economy was near failure, Castro began allowing _________________________ and encouraging _________________________.

Time line for reference… 1898: Cuba gets __________________ from Spain 1900-1959: Military leaders take over country and Batista takes control as a dictator 1959: After a few attempts, rebel groups, led by ___________________ succeed in gaining control of Cuba 1960s-1970s: Castro creates a powerful Cuban country alligning itself with the __________________ 1961: Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba 1962--1980s: Cold War begins until the fall of the Berlin Wall in ______________ 1991 Soviet Union collapses…

Section 2 Haiti- a democracy in progress 1. ______________________________ became Haiti's leader when he was_______________________________ 2. What does "democratically elected:" mean in your words: _____________________________________________ 3. Before independence, Haiti was once a colony of ______________________________

4. _________________________________ helped get rid of slavery in Haiti in 1801 5. Many ________________________ left Haiti to protect their own personal safety and escape persecution headed to _________________________________.

  6. Haiti has _______________% unemployment and _________ in seven have emigrated (left) the country. 7. Francois Duvalier and Jean-Claude Duvalier were a father and son from Haiti who_____________________________________ _________________________________________.

The People of Haiti 1. Most Haitians are a mixed _______________________ and ________________________ ancestry and are referred to as __________________________________ 2. Today, Haiti is the ________________________ country in the Western Hemisphere. 3. Most people (two-thirds) or ___________% are _______________________

The People of Haiti Why is it difficult for farmers to grow crops in Haiti?   _________________________________

Section 3 Puerto Rico-An American Commonwealth 12/7/2018 Section 3 Puerto Rico-An American Commonwealth Just like Cuba, Puerto Rico was once a colony of_____________________________

Puerto Rico and American 1. Citizens are individuals with _______________ and _________________. 2. Although Puerto Ricans are American citizens they can not: * _____________________ … and do not _________________ …but can_________________

3. Many Puerto Ricans have moved to _________________part of the United States in such cities as _________________________ 4. ________________________ is the capital of Puerto Rico. 5. It is much like a State capital and has a mixture of ___________________ skyscrappers and ___________________buildings.

List 2 reasons why Puerto Rico SHOULD become a U.S. state: 1. 2. List 2 Reasons why Puerto Rico SHOULD NOT become a U.S. state:

Regional Overview of the Caribbean video clip…