Decolonization and the Cold War Through a Caribbean Lens
Decolonization and the Cold War Through a Caribbean Lens
As the two superpowers struggled for control in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Central America, new leaders and movements sought to direct their nation’s future.
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 02:52 What was colonialism like in the Caribbean during the second half of the twentieth century?
- 06:10 Why did the Cuban Revolution start, and why did Castro align himself with the Soviet Union?
- 08:10 How did Puerto Ricans resist their status as a territory under U.S. control?
- 08:55 How has Puerto Rico’s status as a territory (rather than a state) affected people living on the island?
- 10:50 How did other nations in the Caribbean learn from the example of the successful Cuban Revolution?