Cuban Revolution and US Relations

This video module covers the sixth-grade Georgia standards in social studies, focusing on Cuba's history and its relationship with the United States. It explores the Cuban Revolution's impacts, both immediate and long-term, and the evolving relationship between Cuba and the US, including recent developments. The module provides historical context, discusses the Cuban Revolution's influence on Latin America, and highlights the importance of keeping up with current events in teaching.

What is the primary focus of the module on the Cuban Revolution?

• To learn about the geography of Cuba

• To study the economic development of Cuba

• To understand the impacts of the Cuban Revolution

• To explore the cultural diversity of Cuba

Which European country colonized Cuba in 1492?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

Who led the successful revolutionary movement against Batista in Cuba?

• Raul Castro

• Che Guevara

• Fidel Castro

• All of the above

What was one of the immediate changes implemented by the new Cuban government after the revolution?

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Nationalization of land ownership

• Privatization of land

• Introduction of a new currency

How did the Cuban Revolution influence other Latin American countries?

• It caused a decline in cultural exchanges

• It resulted in economic prosperity

• It inspired movements against oppressive rulers

• It led to the spread of democracy

What was a significant factor in the strained relationship between Cuba and the United States post-revolution?

• Cuba's cultural isolation

• Cuba's alliance with the Soviet Union

• Cuba's economic boom

• Cuba's adoption of democracy

What major event in 2016 marked a change in US-Cuba relations?

• The closure of the US embassy in Cuba

• The signing of a trade agreement

• The first US president visiting Cuba since 1928

• The lifting of the US embargo

Which US president initiated the normalization of relations with Cuba?

• Bill Clinton

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

What resource is recommended for teachers to keep up with current events in US-Cuba relations?

• NewsELA

• National Geographic

• BBC News

• The New York Times

What is expected to happen in Cuba's leadership in 2018?

• A new trade agreement with the US

• A shift towards democracy

• Castro's retirement

• The introduction of a new currency