In January 1959, Fidel Castro assumed power in Cuba after years of opposing the regime of Fulgencio Batista. Initially, the relationship between Castro's government and the U.S. was uncertain. However, relations between the two countries quickly soured. In this lesson, students engage in contextual thinking as they analyze two documents and consider different ways that Castro viewed the United States.
Address essential questions that reflect an enduring issue in the field.
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Gather and evaluate information from multiple sources while considering the origin, credibility, point of view, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources.
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Identify evidence that draws information from multiple sources to revise or strengthen claims.
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Construct and evaluate explanations and arguments using multiple sources and relevant, verified information.
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Identify the role of individuals, groups, and institutions in people’s struggle for safety, freedom, equality and justice.
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Analyze key historical events and contributions of individuals through a variety of perspectives, including those of historically underrepresented groups.
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