Cuban Independence Reflection

Then the mexican and American war happened and he got the chance he had been waiting for. he went and fought in the Mexican American war and once it was over

They also fought for their rights and demanded that the government should think about the well-being of the people living there not the people who are coming there. I also got to learn that Joe capilano was a brave leader and also he along with other leaders went to England to address the issue with the king over there. The historical picture somehow shows about winning or achieving something as when he came back, he was happy that he addressed the issues to the higher officials and then the pictures was taken that time showing a sign of

Encountering Ellis Island by Ronald H. Baylor explores the experiences of hundreds of Europeans who flocked to the United States in the second half of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Ronald Baylor leaves no stone unturned as he tells of the difficulties immigrants faced as they tried to enter America. He examines not only Ellis Island, but makes many comparisons to Angel Island as well. His book is told in chronological sections, and his presentation is matter-of-fact. The main themes Baylor discusses include, the controversy surrounding immigration, Ellis Island vs Angel Island, and immigrants personal experience.

There were tortured or even had their feet cut off from running. That doesn’t even sound right,Then you would have to work for your awkward freedom is about ten years if not you wasn’t being freed they would lie sometimes too. It is true America was struggling with economics, resources, and issues at home. In reality, most americans could of just have some work inside the country.

During 1942-1964 many Mexican immigrants were “given” the “opportunity” to enter the United States in order to labor and help the United States economic industry. For many immigrants the bordering country was seen as an exceptional place that offered great opportunities but at the same time many family difficulties. The Bracero Program during the 20th century for many Mexicans was seen as an exceptional deal that offered immigrants and infinite amount of opportunities to succeed; however, in Ejemplar y sin igual we realize that the Bracero Program in reality was not the “exceptional program” everyone thought. In Ejemplar y sin igual, Elizabeth Rosas mentions that “an entire generation of children experienced uniquely difficult childhoods because

He was one of many of the immigrants that lived there. The challenge of going into a new territory without family or people of the same ethnicity can be intimidating and so many immigrants migrate into ethnic enclaves or place where there family is nearby. This can reinforce culture and make the transition into new land more comforting. The Hmong refugees settled into America in a manner where they are supportive of their own ethnicity and they built a community of Hmong in America to help other Hmong settle into America (Vang 2010:57). Contrary to how the Hmong settled into America, Mario settled away from people of his ethnicity and family and so adapting to the new surroundings was difficult at first but with little ties to his culture from Bolivia it made it easier for him to assimilate into a new culture.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba. At this time, people in Cuba lived by farming various crops, including cassava and tobacco. Nineteen years later, Diego Velasquez conquered Cuba for Spain. The people in Cuba mostly exported sugar farmed by slaves in the 1700s. In the early 1800s, however, the people of Cuba sought independence.

They were there for several months, but his friends got sick, so the Cubans transferred him to a hospital and released them from their custody. Then they were on their way to El Salvador once again. When he was in El Salvador, he noticed that the poverty and he wanted make a difference. He started to use the resources from the

The Latino immigrants faced many challenges when they first arrived in the United States. Mario Bauza was from Cuba. In his home town, he was always made fun of, once he arrived in New York, the freedom that he felt was amazing. He was a great clarinet player, but he was faced with the challenge to have to learn Jazz music. Once he career was off to a great start, he sent for his brother-in-law to join him in his career.

The working conditions were not very good at all and at most times, they were gruesome. If the slaves didn’t do what was told of them, they would be terribly beaten and sometimes even killed. Slaves and silk factory workers alike did not deserve what they have to go

Eventually he was arrested in 1869 and spent 6 years in prison for a supposed conspiracy whereafter he was released, he made “Political Imprisonment in Cuba” which was about the terrible treatment and hard labor he went through in prison. 1875, he moved to Mexico, and campaigned

He said as soon as he arrived in America, he was immediately amazed by all he saw; he knew that many opportunities were awaiting him here. Shortly after arriving in New York, he moved to Virginia to attend school at a private military academy. While attending this academy, he was living on campus without any family members since they all stayed Venezuela. He mentioned that it was very hard for him to be miles and miles away from his family for such a long period of time. He came from a high-class family, so luckily they were able to afford American school.

Back in the younger days when America was just a tiny piece of land made of colonies, there was a ruler who went by the name King George III. King George was a mean man. He sent troops over that took our houses, made us live by certain rules, and cut off our trades with all parts of the world, except for Britain. He told us “No! You may not communicate and trade with other parts of the world.

It was a terrible time of the war. A lot of people they had to face a lot of circumstances they had to face the reality and they also had to face difficulties. People also had to face racement they were also being judged by their skin color and their religion. They had to live through it as long as they could and they didn't like it. We still talk about our history to this day.

Castro turned to Khrushchev in 1961 due to United States unwilling to help and established a communist state. His economic policies were regarding about naturalization of oil refineries and sugar industries. However, this angered the United States which a great investment in them, seized all American owned businesses and farms and distributed lands and farms amongst peasants. Castro provided free health care service, provided public housing for cheap rent. He opened up approximately 10,000 schools and literacy rose.