ANTH 2230 Lecture Notes - Cuban Revolution, Special Period, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
14 Nov 2012
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Spanish settler colony, large % population that would consider themselves white or euro- One of the biggest revolutions, santa rea (syncretic religion), predominantly catholic. Very close to florida, under american rule then became independent in 1902. Thriving playground of millionaires, opened up resorts etc. has lots of racism and poverty. Famous in canada for the cuban revolution, 1959 became a socialist or communist country. Embargo"s, cannot travel to cuba from us. To get free university and free medical school you must promise to work for 2 years in the place where you came from or specifically from in one specific area where medical care is most needed. Sex tourism is an issue, cigars are one of the most significant exports. Very creative, makes a bike wheelchair out of wheelchair parts and bike parts. 1992 government declares a special period of peace.
