The Caribbean Chapter 15

Lesson 1 Objectives  Find out how Cuba’s history led to thousands of Cubans leaving their homeland.  Discover how Cuban exiles feel about their lives in the United States and about their homeland.  Learn what changes have recently come to Cuba.

Cuba  Caribbean island country  Poor  Communist

Communism in Cuba  What is communism? The government owns all large businesses and most of the country’s land. The government owns all large businesses and most of the country’s land.  Fidel Castro Was a lawyer Was a lawyer Twice led small rebelTwice led small rebel groups in an attempt to overthrow the government. Now a dictator Now a dictator

Cuban Exile  What is an exile? A person who leaves his or her homeland for another country, usually for political reasons. A person who leaves his or her homeland for another country, usually for political reasons.  Why leave Cuba? Struggling economy Struggling economy Desire for freedom Desire for freedom

Lesson 1 Objectives  Find out how Cuba’s history led to thousands of Cubans leaving their homeland.  Discover how Cuban exiles feel about their lives in the United States and about their homeland.  Learn what changes have recently come to Cuba.

 ASSIGNMENT!!!

Lesson 2 Objectives  Find out how democracy has been threatened in Haiti.  Learn what life is like for the people of Haiti, both in the countryside and in the cities.

HaitiHaiti: Dominated by Dictators Haiti  Haiti’s road to democracy has been slowed by dictators  “Papa Doc” Francois Duvalier Francois Duvalier Was a country doctor Was a country doctor Voodoo Voodoo Cruel leader who stole government funds and used violence to keep power Cruel leader who stole government funds and used violence to keep power

Haiti: Fighting for Democracy  Jean-Bertrand Aristide Elected president of Haiti in 1990 Elected president of Haiti in 1990 Served only 7 months Served only 7 months Forced out of country by the military Forced out of country by the military Came back in 1994 Came back in 1994 Forced to resign in 2004 because of lies and conspiracy Forced to resign in 2004 because of lies and conspiracy

The People of Haiti  Refugees People who leave their homeland to protect their own personal safety and escape persecution People who leave their homeland to protect their own personal safety and escape persecution  Creole Haitians of mixed African and European (French) ancestry Haitians of mixed African and European (French) ancestry

Lesson 2 Objectives  Find out how democracy has been threatened in Haiti.  Learn what life is like for the people of Haiti, both in the countryside and in the cities.

 ASSIGNMENT!!!

Lesson 3 Objectives  Understand how the people of Puerto Rico are both American and Puerto Rican.  Find out what life is like on the island of Puerto Rico.  Learn about the three kids of political status Puerto Ricans are considering for their future.

Puerto Rico  Once a Spanish colony  After Spanish- American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the U.S.  U.S. slowly gave Puerto Rico more freedom Drafted their own constitution Drafted their own constitution A statement of a country’s basic laws and values.A statement of a country’s basic laws and values.

Puerto Rican and American  Puerto Ricans are American citizens. Individuals with certain rights and responsibilities under a particular government Individuals with certain rights and responsibilities under a particular government  Puerto Rico is not a state. It is a commonwealth It is a commonwealth A self-governing political unit that has strong ties to a particular countryA self-governing political unit that has strong ties to a particular country

Moving to New York City  Puerto Ricans face many challenges. Winters are cold and harsh. Winters are cold and harsh. City is much bigger than any Puerto Rican ones. City is much bigger than any Puerto Rican ones. We speak English; Puerto Ricans speak Spanish. We speak English; Puerto Ricans speak Spanish. “Spanglish”“Spanglish”

Why Live In Puerto Rico?

A Mix of Cultures  Spanish, Caribbean, and American culture  75% of Puerto Ricans live in cities San Juan – Capital city San Juan – Capital city Work in factoriesWork in factories Work in hotels and restaurantsWork in hotels and restaurants

Puerto Rico’s Future  Commonwealth or state? U.S. sends millions of dollars to Puerto Rico each year. U.S. sends millions of dollars to Puerto Rico each year. Puerto Ricans cannot vote. Puerto Ricans cannot vote. If it is a state, it will be the poorest state in the U.S. If it is a state, it will be the poorest state in the U.S. Puerto Ricans would have to pay taxes. Puerto Ricans would have to pay taxes.

Lesson 3 Objectives  Understand how the people of Puerto Rico are both American and Puerto Rican.  Find out what life is like on the island of Puerto Rico.  Learn about the three kids of political status Puerto Ricans are considering for their future.

 ASSIGNMENT!!!