Monday, December 19, 2011

Ms. Slater's Class

Focus Question: What were the effects of U.S. policy on Cuba? (1898-1920)

Research:

1)  Role of Cuban insurgents in contributing to U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War.

2) What type of government did the U.S. establish in Cuba?

3) What were the positive and negative effects of General Leonard Wood's administration?

4) How did independence from Spain affect Cuban Society? (Political, Economics, Social-including social classes)


Websites
Questia
(see Ms. Regan for username/password information)

Casa Historia 

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Ms. Slater's Classes

Research Question: What effect did U.S. Foreign Policy have on Latin America?


U.S. policy toward this nation and reaction of and impact on nation
1945-1985

Countries:

El Salvador
Nicaragua
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Guatemala
Mexico
Cuba-post missile crisis

Remember to use keywords and look for relevant subjects within articles (e.g United States--Foreign Relations--Latin America)


Resources to consider:

Questia

Culture Grams (general information on the country)



Don't forget to cite your sources!


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Friday, December 2, 2011