The Cuban and Mexican Revolutions Compared
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This 5 page paper examines the two revolutions and how they are alike and how they are different. Attention is paid to political ideology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: Jupiter’s Role
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A 10 page paper discussing the usefulness of the Jupiter missile in ending the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Jupiter missile superficially appears to have a brief history, but it has been influential in several US initiatives. It was removed from service in 1964, but the lessons learned from it contributed significantly to the development of the US space program. It was a symbol of US presence in Italy and Turkey, as well as reflecting the cooperation of those governments with the US military at the time. Ultimately, it assumed a leading role in ending the stalemate between the US and the former USSR over what would happen in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Bibliography lists 23 sources.
Filename: KScubanMisTurkey.rtf

The Cuban Revolution
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This 8 page paper analyzes the events and outcome of the Cuban Revolution. Discussed are achievements of the revolution and why there is so much disagreement on Castro's Cuba today. Several viewpoints are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Cuban Revolution
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26 pages in length. The Cuban Revolution was initially waged as a means by which to end General Fulgencio Batista's totalitarian takeover; in it's purest sense, the conflict was a quest to re-establish the Cuban populace with the inherent human rights that had been stripped so many years before. Fidel Castro, a lawyer who was determined to overthrow Batista's autocracy, was initially the hero in America's eyes but ultimately became the enemy when, after he took political control as Prime Minister, he embraced Communism. The writer discusses the nature of revolutions, Batista and Castro as they relate to the Cuban Revolution. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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The Cuban Revolution of 1959
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A 5 page examination of the positive and negative effects of the 1959 Cuban Revolution. Some of the issues address include the racial population since the revolution, the economic status, and the conditions relating to the seizure of property during the revolution. In many ways, however, the revolution is not over and will perhaps always be a reality as long as Castro is in control. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Cuba1959.wps

The Culture Of Cuba
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A 3 page paper. The population of Cuba represents a vast variety of ethnicities and the culture is lively and colorful and rich with heritage. This paper reports data regarding income and religious affiliation and the average number of Cubans who attempt to get to the shores of Florida each year. It also discusses the culture in Cuba and the social controls that restrict activities. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGcuba2.rtf

The Illusion of Artistic Freedom in Cuba
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This 30 page paper examines art in Cuba. The paper supports the notion that art in Cuba is repressed, but it is still suggested that the repression is subtle. Castro's well known speech regarding the arts is noted. A look at Mariel artists shed some light of how life was in Cuba and how art is repressed. Art in Cuba is also discussed decade by decade.Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA550art.rtf

The Latin Influence in the Americas
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This 5 page paper explores religion in depth, as well as other aspects of Latin culture such as music, dance and language. How these things influence American culture is highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA321Cub.rtf

The Many Aspects of Cuba
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This 6 page paper is comprised of five sections, each on a different topic about Cuba. The political process, administrative process, political and administrative culture, administrative development issues, and history are each discussed independently. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Monroe Doctrine: Beneficial To The World Or Just The United States?
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8 pages in length. The Monroe Doctrine stood for many things and addressed many issues, both nationally and worldwide; however, it can be argued that the primary motivation behind President James Monroe's desire to implement his doctrine was as a means by which to protect American interests. The 1823 declaration that announced Monroe's intentions was met with a considerable amount of surprise, being that it was looked upon as a mighty bold step toward American foreign policy. The writer discusses how Monroe effectively sought to protect the interests of every United States citizen, while at the same time flexing the country's blossoming authority. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCmonro.wps

The Role of the Economy in Chile and Cuba
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This 10 page paper considers the role of the economies in these two very different countries. The writer looks at the way in which the individual citizen may be seen as the servant of the economy, and the way in which the economy may be the servant of the people. This is then considered in terms of these countries with some surprising results. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcubach.wps

The Spanish/American War: United States Interest
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14 pages in length. While the Spanish-American War may have destroyed Spain's dominion over the countries it lost to the United States, it also created intense patriotic and interventionist passion for every person involved, no matter which side they supported. Still and all, the mystery surrounding who actually downed the U.S.S. Maine remains to this day, and the truth will most likely never be learned. One thing is clear: while Spain took a political beating on account of the Spanish/American War, the United States did just the opposite. The writer discusses how the United States entered the Spanish/American war in defense of its own economic interests, as well as to further its own global status and prestige. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The U.S. Occupation of Cuba
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This 4 page paper delves into Cuba's history and its relationship with the United States primarily between 1898 and 1902. The military's role is explored along with treaties that sanctioned U.S. control in the region. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA325Cba.rtf

U.S. Foreign Policy and the 1989 Cuban Economic Crisis
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An 8 page discussion of the events leading up to and following the 1989 Cuban economic crisis and the associated U.S. role in this crisis. Emphasizes that the U.S. reaction to the Cuban economic crisis, consisting mostly of economic sanctions, has ranged from apathy to outright attack. While this reaction could be expected given our turbulent interaction with the country since the cold war, it is a reaction which should have been tempered at least to some degree in recognition of the extreme hardship being faced by many of Cuba's most vulnerable citizens. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPCubaEc.wps

U.S. Foreign Policy in Latin America
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This 5 page paper examines the Cuban Revolution along with the problems in Central America. U.S. foreign policy is highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA618LA.rtf

U.S. Relations With Cuba Since The Monroe Doctrine
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A 6 page research paper on how the history of these two nations has intertwined with the U.S. frequently playing a vital role in the Cuban government. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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U.S./Cuban Relations
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A 7 page overview of the tumultuous relationship that these countries have shared for the past few decades. The author notes that while the situation is improving somewhat, the U.S. continues to impose antiquated policy against Cuban relations. Bibliography lists 6 source.
Filename: PPcubaUS.rtf