The Cuban Revolution

Agenda:

1. Students participated in a mixer activity about people from Cuba's history. 
2. Students learned about the Spanish American war and US involvement in Cuba [below]. Here are my lecture notes.
3. Students learned about life in Cuba prior to the 1959 Revolution led by Fidel Castro. They watched the first 15-20 minutes from a documentary about Fidel Castro [below]. They made a concept web from the activity.
4. Students watched a series clips about the events of the revolution from 1956-1959, comparing and contrasting the strengths of the rebels to the weaknesses of the Batista regime.
5. Students learned about the Bay of Pigs Invasion, debating whether or not Kennedy should have invaded the country.
6. Students read a section from Born in Blood and Fire, answering these questions.

Cuban History to the Revolution:


Fidel Castro:

Bay of Pigs Invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis:
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