Lesson 1: The Cuban Revolution
Reading: The Cold War and the Americas 1945-1981, Vivienne Sanders, pages 139-152 Learning Objectives: 1. To consider the key reasons for Castro's revolution. 2. To explain the reasons why the revolution was a success in 1959. Activities 1. Watch the first half of the video 'The Cuban Revolution' and read pages 139-146. Create a set of revision notes. 2. Complete the test to check your understanding. 3. Complete the worksheet activity to explain the reasons for the success of the Cuban revolution in 1959. Extension Resources/Activities Find out more about the significance of José Martí. Create a short biography explaining his influence on Fidel Castro. Article on José Martí |
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Session 2: Eisenhower, Cuba and Castro 1959-1961 Reading: The Cold War and the Americas 1945-1981, Vivienne Sanders, pages 153-156 Activities 1. Open the lesson PowerPoint. 2. Complete all activities as outlined in the PowerPoint. 3. You can find a copy of the essay introduction here. Extension Activities Find out more about the crucial first years of Us-Cuban foreign policy here. |
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