Cuba and the U.S 2016 and beyond CAPT K MARTINEZ
Cuba and the U.S 2016 and beyondCAPT K MARTINEZ
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Aim/ timeline Background Key information Discussion Syndicate members’ Opinions Conclusion
AIM
Highlight what exactly transpired between the U.S and Cuba in the early1960s, what is the current relationship between the two countries, and what one could expect for 2016 and beyond.
TIMELINE 5 minutes on background and introduction using the
projector. 10 minutes discussing the materials which were given to
each syndicate member on the 22 February 2016? 10 minutes discussion the syndicate members’ opinions
on the topic. 5 minutes on the conclusion.
Background
The U.S, Cuba and Soviet Union 1959, Fidel Castro overthrows Batista who was backed by
the U.S Castro took over all the U.S businesses in Cuba including
a huge sugar industry 14 October 1962, US U2 spy planes took pictures of
suspected USSR missile sites on Cuba. 3,000 km range also included Canada Blockade established and the U.S was on the blink to
launch an airstrike/ invasion. Cuba remain a communist state
Key Information