SS6H3a – Student will be able to explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution.

SS6H3a – Student will be able to explain the impact of the Cuban

Revolution

SS6H3a – Student will be able to explain the impact of the Cuban

Revolution

The Cuban The Cuban “Melodrama”“Melodrama”The Cuban The Cuban “Melodrama”“Melodrama”

The Spanish-American War: The Spanish-American War: 18981898

The Spanish-American War: The Spanish-American War: 18981898

For about 400 years Spain ruled Cuba. In 1898, the United States helped defeat Spain in Cuba’s struggle for independence.

Remember the MaineRemember the Maine!!To Hxxx with SpainTo Hxxx with Spain!!

Remember the MaineRemember the Maine!!To Hxxx with SpainTo Hxxx with Spain!!

The United States battleship Maine was sent to Havanna harbor in 1898 to protect Americans due to fighting on the island. It was sunk by Spain. US declared war and won the battle in August 1898.

American Soldiers in CubaAmerican Soldiers in Cubain in 1902190222

American Soldiers in CubaAmerican Soldiers in Cubain in 1902190222

Spain gave up power and a US military government ruled the island until 1902.

Cuban “IndependenceCuban “Independence??””Cuban “IndependenceCuban “Independence??””

Senator Senator Orville Orville PlattPlatt

Senator Senator Orville Orville PlattPlatt

Platt AmendmentPlatt Amendment (1903) (1903)

1. Cuba was not to enter into any agreements 1. Cuba was not to enter into any agreements withwith foreign powers that would endanger its foreign powers that would endanger its independence.independence.

2. The U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs if 2. The U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary to maintain an efficient, necessary to maintain an efficient, independent govt.independent govt.

3. Cuba must lease 3. Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. to the U.S. forfor naval and coaling station. naval and coaling station.

4. Cuba must not build up an excessive public 4. Cuba must not build up an excessive public debt.debt.

FulgencioFulgencioBatistaBatista

FulgencioFulgencioBatistaBatista

Batista led a revolutionary group in 1933 which took control of the government. He ruled as a dictator until 1959 when he was overthrown by a young revolutionary named Fidel Castro.

Fidel Castro as a Fidel Castro as a Young Young

RevolutionaryRevolutionary

Fidel Castro as a Fidel Castro as a Young Young

RevolutionaryRevolutionary

What were some of Castro’s What were some of Castro’s reforms?reforms?

What were some of Castro’s What were some of Castro’s reforms?reforms?

• Castro’s government claimed ownership of American owned businesses.

• Farms, factories, and businesses owned by Cubans became government property.

• Castro had all Batista supporters arrested (most executed by firing squad, some spent decades in prison).

• Cubans no longer had the right to protest against the government.

• Cuban newspapers, radio, and television were shutdown. Government became the source of all news.

• Churches were closed, and all church property was taken by the government.

the United States responds the United States responds and the Cold War heats and the Cold War heats up…..?1961up…..?1961• Because of these harsh events the United States

placed an embargo on Cuban goods.

The Soviet Union became friends with Cuba…

* Bought Cuba’s sugarcane each year

* Supplied Cuba weapons and other goods to Cuba

* Soviet Union educated young Cubans

* Soviet Union trained Cuba’s military

• United States did not allow travel by Americans to and from Cuba. It also tried to keep other countries from trading with Cuba.

* Cuba tried to spread Communism into Latin America

The Bay of Pigs FiascoThe Bay of Pigs Fiasco: : 19611961

The Bay of Pigs FiascoThe Bay of Pigs Fiasco: : 19611961

In April 1961 Cuban exiles were promised direct military action, including air cover, to insure the success of an invasion. Instead JFK refused to send the aid (although he approved the invasion) and Castro’s forces crushed the invasion and captured most of the exiles. Exiles were later released in exchange for nonmilitary supplies …

The Bay of Pigs FiascoThe Bay of Pigs Fiasco: : 19611961

The Bay of Pigs FiascoThe Bay of Pigs Fiasco: : 19611961

The US “Lays an EggThe US “Lays an Egg??””The US “Lays an EggThe US “Lays an Egg??””

Cuba is Cuba is 9090 Miles Miles from the Florida Coastfrom the Florida Coast

Cuba is Cuba is 9090 Miles Miles from the Florida Coastfrom the Florida Coast

A Soviet “Client-State”A Soviet “Client-State”A Soviet “Client-State”A Soviet “Client-State”

The The Cuban Cuban Missile Missile CrisisCrisis::

October,October,19621962

The The Cuban Cuban Missile Missile CrisisCrisis::

October,October,19621962

SovietSoviet--Cuban Cuban ConstructionConstructionSovietSoviet--Cuban Cuban ConstructionConstruction

SovietSoviet--Cuban Cuban ConstructionConstructionSovietSoviet--Cuban Cuban ConstructionConstruction

Global Thermal Nuclear Global Thermal Nuclear WarWar??

Global Thermal Nuclear Global Thermal Nuclear WarWar??

Range of the Cuban MissilesRange of the Cuban MissilesRange of the Cuban MissilesRange of the Cuban Missiles

What’s the MessageWhat’s the Message??What’s the MessageWhat’s the Message??

Identify the leaders in the above political cartoon. Describe the meaning of the cartoon in light of events in Cuba in 1962.

Cuban Exiles in MiamiCuban Exiles in MiamiCuban Exiles in MiamiCuban Exiles in Miami

The Cuban “Boat The Cuban “Boat People”People”

The Cuban “Boat The Cuban “Boat People”People”

The Cuban The Cuban Adjustment Act - 1966Adjustment Act - 1966

The Cuban The Cuban Adjustment Act - 1966Adjustment Act - 1966

The Refugee “Problem” The Refugee “Problem” TodayToday

The Refugee “Problem” The Refugee “Problem” TodayToday

Analyze the political cartoon on the left. What symbols do you recognize? Determine the meaning based on the symbols represented and the countries mentioned in the caption.

Castro at the United Castro at the United NationsNations

Castro at the United Castro at the United NationsNations

US Embargo of CubaUS Embargo of CubaUS Embargo of CubaUS Embargo of Cuba

Fidel Castro TodayFidel Castro TodayFidel Castro TodayFidel Castro Today

Fidel Castro is rarely seen in public these days. How do the pictures in recent years portray the communist leader?

The Cuban People The Cuban People TodayToday

The Cuban People The Cuban People TodayToday

Under Castro’s rule the Cuban people have some benefits …

1. Hospitals and schools were improved.

2. Women and blacks became better educated and had better jobs

BUT>Most parts of people’s lives are controlled by the government

1. People who practiced their Christian religion were discriminated against.

2. Although everyone was guaranteed a wage the income of most Cubans was low.

Today, the country is one of the poorest in the region and its people live in one of the least free countries in the world