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Cuba
A distance of 90 miles (144 kilometers) separates the Republic of Cuba from the United States of America. That distance is close enough for cultural if not political influences between the two countries. Contributors typically ask about Cuba's ancient Arawak, Ceboney and Taino past; brief forays into 20th century democratic politics; cultural contributions to world music and poetry; and political plans for the future.
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What event in 1991 led to an economic crisis in Cuba?
The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the economic crisis of 1991 in Cuba. This was due to the close ties between Cuba and the Soviet Union.
What prevented the US from taking possession of Cuba after the Spanish American War?
The passage of the Taller Amendment by the congress when war was declared called for not taking possession of Cuba.
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What are the traditions and customs of Cuba?
Carnival, Trinidad way of the cross and the Cuban Holidays
Who were the original inhabitants of cuba?
It is believed to be the Taino Indians, but archeological finds show that a different people may have inhabited the region, but one thing is known: the based on the ancient knives and axes found on mainland Cuba, the original inhabitants were hunter-gathers.
Do think president McKinley could have taken a different course of action with Spain over Cuba?
President McKinley could not have taken a different course of action with Spain over Cuba. This is because Spain invaded Mexico along with the British army during the civil war.
What US actions caused Cubans to resent the US?
There are several actually. For one, Operation Mongoose. The CIA and mafia was involved in trying to secretly assassinate Fidel Castro. The Bay of Pigs angered the U.S as well. Then when the U.S said things before the Cuban Missile Crisis it made the Soviet Leader, Khrushchev look bad; this also angered Cuba.
Did Enrico Caruso go to Cuba in 1920?
No, he did not. Caruso's last performance was the the New York Metropolitan Opera in 1920. He was ill and returned to his native Italy. He died of pleurisy and empyema in 1921.
Why did the US government support Cuba's president Fulgencio Batista?
To stop the spread of communism to Latin America.
What happened in Cuba in 1969?
Nikita Krustev, spelled wrong, ordered Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles to be shipped to Cuba in order to have a first strike capacity during the Cold War. Fidel Castro, the dictator of Cuba, was a communist and Krustev claimed he was protecting an allied nation.
After the spanish American war what happened to Cubans and puerto ricans?
They were partially restricted by the United States.
Does Cuba have any famous rainforests?
Yes it does, Pinar del Rio is in the North-Western part of the island and is known for many endemic species only found in Cuba. There are 3 reserves in the area and tours/excursions can be bought to visit and explore the area with a guide.
Another user wrote: "President Obama has always questioned the Kennedy era sanctions against Cuba. Cuba provided its citizens free healthcare long before the President made that available in the USA." It should also be noted that a number of people have questioned the sanctions against Cuba, especially in the past decade: surveys of public opinion show that younger people (who were not raised with the anger about the takeover of Cuba by Fidel Castro) especially see no value in the sanctions. Other assertions that President Obama is eager to pardon Oswald, or that he doubts the results of the House Select Committee on Assassinations, are false.
What similarities exist between the governments of Cuba and the USA?
Allocations for defense and commitments to environmental and social issues are similarities which exist between the governments of Cuba and the United States of America. The two countries in question differ in the form and functioning of politics even though they surprisingly overlap in concerns over defense, education, and Mother Nature.
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Fidel Castro,in full Fidel Castro Ruz (born Aug. 13, 1926, near Birán, Cuba), political leader of Cuba (from 1959) who transformed his country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. Castro became a symbol of communist revolution in Latin America. He held the title of premier until 1976 and then began a long tenure as president of the Council of State and the Council of Ministers, handing over provisional power in July 2006 because of health problems and formally relinquishing the presidency in February 2008.
The legislative branch of the Cuban government is the National Assembly of People's Power or Asemblea Nacional del Poder Popular. The National Assembly is based on population; there are 614 seats. Members are elected by special candidacy commissions to serve five-year terms. The last election was held in January 2008 (the next to be held in January 2013). Cuba's Communist Party is the only legal party, and officially sanctioned candidates run unopposed.
Why is Guantanamo Bay important?
Guantanamo Bay is the prison in Central America for war criminals like members of the Taliban, Al Quida, etc. The interrigation there has been debated wether or not it is ok to keep the war criminals (terrorists etc.) there or in the US prisons. President Obama has made changes so that instead of keeping the Terrorists at Guananamo, to keep them in the US.
Who was the Spanish military governor of Cuba?
The Spanish military governor of Cuba was General Valeriano Weyler. He was given this position in 1896 replacing Martinez de Campos. However, he was recalled back to Europe in 1897 after criticism for his handling of the situation in Cuba.
