The main objective of this paper is presenting your own understanding of the roots or causes as well as the consequences of the Cuban Revolution. • To demonstrate your correct handling of the sources, good use of concepts, adequate contextualization of evidence and effective structure and writing are the main tools to be used in developing this paper SOURCES • It must be based on three main sources: (1) a documentary; (2) An piece of a historical analysis by a recognized scholar on the Cuban Revolution and (3) A testimonial book written by a Cuban journalist short novel which is considered to be a classic literary piece on this event 1. American Experience: Fidel Castro 1 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4ljxv1 and 2 https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5k1f4p 2. Aviva Chomsky, A History of the Cuban Revolution (Viewpoints / Puntos de Vista) Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition, 2015. 3. Mina Ojito, Finding Manana: A Memoir of a Cuban Exodus, Penguin Books; Reprint edition , 2006. • Besides these items, a fundamental resource for understanding the Cuban Revolution is a careful reading of the materials for weekly classes, most of all, the chapters from John C. Chasten, Bom in Blood and Fire. A Concise History of Latin America.
