Questions:
1. It seems that relations between the United States and Cuba fluctuated according to who was president at the time. What was George W. Bush's motivation for tightening relations and stating that "we're not waiting for the day of Cuban freedom; we're working for the day of freedom in Cuba"? What purpose does this serve after several years have passed since the ending of the Cold War?
2. A generational gap between Cuban Americans is evident- when their children plan to visit Cuba, many Cuban American parents strongly oppose. What are some experiences of those who fled Cuba after Castro took over that fuels their ongoing angst toward the country?
3. Can Obama's unique forming of a new relationship between Cuba and the U.S. be viewed as brushing over the hardships of its history? Does this benefit Cuba or the U.S.?
4. The embargo has obviously had a major effect on the state of Cuba's economy- do those still living in Cuba stand by what their system of power has contributed to?
5. What will happen when Raul Castro passes? Is it the concern of the United States to install a new system of power? What purpose does that serve?
Important Points:
1. Parents of Cuban American children who are wanting to visit Cuba have said that going will support the country's current system of communism- it is obvious that Castro's rise to power has left a lasting impression on these families.
2. Cuban children wanting to visit Cuba often face backlash from their parents- growing up in the United States and hearing about their heritage (without ever having been there) has obviously bred a curiosity, and a huge difference in perception.
3. Upholding the Embargo may be a "badge of honor" for the Castros, but the disagreement seems very unbalanced (between the U.S. and Cuba).
4. It is very telling that over 120,000 Cuban immigrants came to the U.S. by boat when Carter welcomed them to the United States.
5. Cuban American children visiting Cuba and meeting family were surprised to learn that they listened to the same popular music as Americans (Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, etc). While the embargo may have hindered economic and technological progress in Cuba, American culture (things arts related in particular) could not be contained.
6. Cuban culture (food and music), is celebrated and perhaps appropriated in the United States, yet the island itself is cut off. This seems like an unspoken yet historical and ever-present trend.
1. It seems that relations between the United States and Cuba fluctuated according to who was president at the time. What was George W. Bush's motivation for tightening relations and stating that "we're not waiting for the day of Cuban freedom; we're working for the day of freedom in Cuba"? What purpose does this serve after several years have passed since the ending of the Cold War?
2. A generational gap between Cuban Americans is evident- when their children plan to visit Cuba, many Cuban American parents strongly oppose. What are some experiences of those who fled Cuba after Castro took over that fuels their ongoing angst toward the country?
3. Can Obama's unique forming of a new relationship between Cuba and the U.S. be viewed as brushing over the hardships of its history? Does this benefit Cuba or the U.S.?
4. The embargo has obviously had a major effect on the state of Cuba's economy- do those still living in Cuba stand by what their system of power has contributed to?
5. What will happen when Raul Castro passes? Is it the concern of the United States to install a new system of power? What purpose does that serve?
Important Points:
1. Parents of Cuban American children who are wanting to visit Cuba have said that going will support the country's current system of communism- it is obvious that Castro's rise to power has left a lasting impression on these families.
2. Cuban children wanting to visit Cuba often face backlash from their parents- growing up in the United States and hearing about their heritage (without ever having been there) has obviously bred a curiosity, and a huge difference in perception.
3. Upholding the Embargo may be a "badge of honor" for the Castros, but the disagreement seems very unbalanced (between the U.S. and Cuba).
4. It is very telling that over 120,000 Cuban immigrants came to the U.S. by boat when Carter welcomed them to the United States.
5. Cuban American children visiting Cuba and meeting family were surprised to learn that they listened to the same popular music as Americans (Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, etc). While the embargo may have hindered economic and technological progress in Cuba, American culture (things arts related in particular) could not be contained.
6. Cuban culture (food and music), is celebrated and perhaps appropriated in the United States, yet the island itself is cut off. This seems like an unspoken yet historical and ever-present trend.
Works Cited
Krueger, Alyson. “The Cuban-American Generation Gap.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 16 Aug. 2016, www.nytimes.com/2016/08/18/fashion/cuban-american-parents-children-travel.html.
Myre, Greg. “The U.S. And Cuba: A Brief History Of A Complicated Relationship.” NPR, NPR, 17 Dec. 2014, www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2014/12/17/371405620/the-u-s-and-cuba-a-brief-history-of-a-tortured-relationship.
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