The Cuban Revolution

Over the past few periods, students have been studying the Cuban Revolution and learning the explanations for the rebel victory and changes set in place after their takeover.

Agenda:

1. Students read an article about Cuba before the revolution. They took notes comparing American perceptions to reality.
2. Students read an excerpt from Castro's speech, History Will Absolve Me. Students highlighted the problems and solutions the speech identified.
3. Students read a selection from Eduardo Galeano's Memory of Fire about the Cuban Revolution and watched a clip from the film Fidel Castro, taking notes using this sheet.
4. Students read from Chapter 3 in Pearson, answering the questions below.
5. Students discussed Castro's consolidation of power, early reforms and economic policies of the regime. They kept notes on this worksheet.
6. Students worked on a radio broadcast about the events surrounding the revolution.

Reading Questions for Pearson Chapter 3, Section 1:

1. What was life like in Cuba prior to the revolution?
2. Explain the rule of Fulgencio Batista. What groups opposed him? Why?

Pearson, Chapter 3, Section 2:

1. What happened at the Moncada Barracks? What were the consequences of the attack?
2. How did the rebels gain support in the Sierra Maestra mountains?
3. Make a t-chart. Complete it with notes from the reading.  Rebel Strengths | Batista Weaknesses

HOMEWORK:

Radio and Revolution Broadcasts - DUE Wed. 11/18