History of the Cuban-American National Foundation
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An 18 page paper which discusses the history of the Cuban-American National Foundation (CANF), primarily through the involvement of Jorge Mas Canosa, who was the founder and primary controller of the Cuban-American National Foundation. The paper also discusses the impact this foundation has had upon the Cuban/American population in Miami, Florida. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RACANF.wps

How the Geography of Cuba Affects Its Foreign Policy
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This 4 page paper examines the geography of Cuba and its proximity to the U.S. Reasons for its policies are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA438geo.rtf

Impact Of Lifting The Embargo On Cuba
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A 4 page paper that begins with a report of the dollar value of initial infrastructure improvements needed in Cuba. The paper discusses different aspects of potential trading with Cuba, such as some areas of trade, the value of agricultural products now being exported to Cuba, the GDP in each country, the dollar impact on the U.S. and other facts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGtrdcba.rtf

Islam/Effect on Church Prior to Crusades
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A 7 page research paper that examines the rich heritage of medieval Moorish Spain and how it influenced Christian Europe. The writer discusses the outpouring of knowledge from Arabic sources that occurred when Christians conquered Toledo. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheffisl.rtf

Jose Marti, A Narrative Bibliography
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A 10 page research paper that consists of 9 brief book reviews on texts that discuss the life and influence of Jose Marti. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: khmarti.rtf

Latino Groups in the United States
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This 3 page paper discusses the Cubans, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in the U.S. with regard to their society, politics, economic standing, religion and familial standing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVLatGrp.rtf

Lifting the Embargo on Cuba
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A 7 page paper which examines how and why the United States should lift the embargo on Cuba and allow travel and trade. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcuba5.rtf

New Insights on Cuba
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A 5 page analysis of two journal articles on the turbulent Caribbean island. The first article takes a detailed look at the Cuban Revolution and the role of Che Guevara's 'foco' theory. The second article deals with Cuba's current political situation and the other Caribbean nations have been moving toward rapprochement of Cuba. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Cubainst.wps

Patrolling the U.S.-Cuban Border
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This 6 page paper examines law in the U.S. and in Cuba. How various immigration laws and boarder patrol differ in each country. The problem with U.S.-Cuba relations is highlighted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA524Cub .rtf

Perspectives of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
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(5 pp) There are those who say that we as humans create our own reality. This can also mean that each one of us have our own sense of reality. We may be able to deal with that, because it is considered personal. Yet the same can be said of history; in this discussion we will look at a singular event, the Cuban Missile Crisis - 1962 (as seen by the United States) from three different perspectives: traditional, revisionist, and post-revisionist. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBcubamc.doc

Positive Contributions by Cuban-Americans
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6 pages. The Cuban-American population is one of the fastest growing populations in America today. The positive impact and cultural distinctions they bring to the United States are sometimes lost among the unfair publicity and racial problems that are always at the forefront of public media. This paper will serve to explore all of the positive aspects and well-known Cuban personalities that have helped shaped the United States into a more diverse and interesting place to live. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAcuban.rtf

Profile of Cuba: A Socialistic Nation
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8 pages. Socialism is based on the collective government owndership of the means of production and distribution of goods. The Socialist country Cuba is a prime example of socialism. The focus herein is on the successes and failures of Cuba as a socialist nation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAcbasc.wps

Santeria
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7 pages. This extremely interesting religion was founded originally in Africa and is a mysterious mixture of voodoo, Catholicism and many other types of beliefs that are still in effect today. In fact, Santeria is making a comeback and many people find they want to adopt this unique and fascinating religious conviction. This paper tells about the history of Santeria along with the beliefs and activities that occur. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JGAsntra.rtf

Sugar Cane and the Spanish Conquest
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A 4 page overview of the importance of the sugar industry in the Spanish Conquest. The author contends that the desire for sugar drove much of the international relationships at the time. Spain, consequently, was not above enslaving the indigenous peoples of the Americas nor the indigenous peoples of Africa to fuel her desires for this highly valuable commodity. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: PPsugarS.rtf

The Causes of Revolution; Mexico and Cuba
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This 5 page paper considers the role of nationalism in the revolutions in Mexico and Cuba. The paper examines whether nationalism can be cited as the cause of these revolutions of just as an outcome, or if there are other factors such as poverty that can be blamed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEmexrev.wps

The Cold War and Cristina Garcia's "Dreaming in Cuban"
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A 5 page paper which examines how the ideological Cold War between Fidel Castro's Cuba and the United States affected the novel's characters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TGcuban.wps

The Cuba Embargo: Why Does it Still Exist?
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An 8 page paper which examines why the Cuban embargoes are still in effect many decades later. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: RAcubem2.rtf