Cuba Explained: Ending the Embargo

Cuba Explained: Ending the Embargo

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Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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The video explores the historical and political context of US-Cuba relations, focusing on President Obama's decision to normalize relations. It covers the 19th-century Spanish control, the Spanish-American War, and the influence of US corporate interests. The narrative progresses to the Cuban Revolution under Castro, the Cold War tensions, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The video concludes with the longstanding US embargo and recent diplomatic changes facilitated by Obama, Pope Francis, and other international actors.

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What were the historical circumstances that led to President Obama's decision to normalize relations with Cuba?

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In what ways did U.S. corporate interests influence the political situation in Cuba during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

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What was the impact of the Monroe Doctrine on U.S.-Cuba relations?

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How did the Spanish-American War impact U.S. control over Cuba?

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What was the significance of the Teller Amendment in relation to Cuba?

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Describe the role of Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution of 1959.

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What were the consequences of the Bay of Pigs invasion for U.S.-Cuba relations?

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