Essays and Research Papers on Cuba

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 ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how Cuba might have been had a different political and economic approach been taken after his death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 ...

A 3 page paper which examines the life and actions of Fidel Castro. The paper focuses somewhat on his ability to offer strength to his people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11-page paper discusses the U.S. immigration policy as it pertained to Cuba between 1959 and 1980. In addition, topics discussed include the three "waves" of Cuban emigres, and how they were accepted both politically and socially in the U.S. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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.

A 2.5 page paper which examines how successful the Cuban Revolution has been. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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.

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 ...

A 30 page overview of the inherent flaws in Cuban immigration policy. The author compares Cuban immigration to immigration as a whole and specifically to the problems of Haitian immigration. The controversy surrounding the issues is assessed from a historic, economic, and social perspective and a "best alternative" is presented. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page paper which examines why the Cuban embargoes are still in effect many decades later. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 6 page paper considers four groups of Hispanics living in the U.S.: Mexican-Americans, Cuban-Americans, Puerto Ricans and Latinos and aspects of each culture. Bibliography lists 9 source.

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.

A 3 page essay that examines an essay on an aspect of Latino culture. In 1997, Warner Music produced an album, the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC), which won a Grammy in 1998 and ultimately become one of the best-selling albums of all time--worldwide. Subsequently, in 1999, a documentary, by the same name, was produced ...

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.

A 5 page paper which examines the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious, and familial conventions of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Columbians. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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 ...

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the 1952 Egyptian revolution with the 1959 Cuban revolution. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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.

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.

This 6-page paper focuses on the differences between various Hispanic groups living in the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

In twelve pages this paper chronicles the influx of immigrants that have sought asylum in the United States since Fidel Castro’s regime began in January 1959. The annotated bibliography lists seven sources.

This 8 page paper discusses Fernando Ortiz’s theories about the impact of sugar and tobacco on the life of Cubans, and the authors who had an impact on him. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses demographic data about four Hispanic groups in the U.S.: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, El Salvadorans and Cubans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 15 page paper that provides an overview of cultural perspectives in Cuba and the United States. Emphasis is placed upon capitalism as a barrier to the expression of cultural value. Bibliography lists 8 sources.