New York Times
New York Times: Cuba News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site provides a concise overview of Cuba's history as well as links to articles about the country that date back to 1980.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Cuba
Learn about health in Cuba via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information. The 'News and features' tab includes articles...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Cuba
The Council on Foreign Relations provides pertinent information on Cuba. As part of an extensive website on terrorism, this article answers questions regarding Cuba, terrorism, and implications for the United States.
The Guardian
Guardian: Hurricane Ike Forces Mass Evacuation in Cuba
Guardian correspondent Matthew Weaver discusses the mass evacuations that took place in Cuba following Hurricane Gustave and that continued during Hurricane Ike. (September 9, 2008)
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Cuban Foreign Relations
Documents on Cuban's international relations, focusing on its relationship with the Soviet Union, China, and the United States.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: United Nations and Ussr
This site from Fordham University contains actual letters between the United Nations and the USSR. These letters are attempts to reach a resolution in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
BBC
Bbc: Cuba Releases Dissidents Felix Navarro and Jose Ferrer
This article discusses the release of Cuban dissidents Felix Navarro and Jose Ferrer who were imprisoned during Cuba's Black Spring in 2003. Links to related articles are featured. (March 23, 2011)
BBC
Bbc: Dissidents' Release Draws Line Under Cuba's Crackdown
BBC correspondent Michael Voss discusses the implications of the release of dissidents arrested during Cuba's Black Spring in 2003 on the future of Cuba. Links to related articles are provided. (March 23, 2011)
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Cuba
Comprehensive site on Cuba that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
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History Tools
History Tools: Perspectives on the Spanish American War 1898 1899 [Pdf]
Provides excerpts from a series of five historical documents on the Spanish-American War that discuss American expansion, policy decisions, and the goals and outcome of the war.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Cuba
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Cuba. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Cuba and the United States: A New Chapter
Current and relevant learning resource from Brown University in which students explore the changing relationship between the U.S. and Cuba, interpret political cartoons and monitor news media coverage of U.S.-Cuba relations over time....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Spanish American War
The study resource from Khan Academy provides an overview of Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. The Spanish-American War is discussed in this lesson. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Fidel Castro
A short but well-done biography of the Cuban revolutionary leader. It focuses on his early revolutionary years and the development of his anti-American feelings which were not apparent at first.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: u.s. Urges Alliance for Progress
In the field of foreign affairs, President Kennedy faced a series of challenging situations in Cuba, in Southeast Asia, and in Berlin. In 1961, he initiiated a program called the Alliance for Progress aimed to establish economic...
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Cuba
Provides background and general country facts and statistics about Cuba in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps, space images, and a picture of its flag.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cuban Missile Crisis
Ibiblio.org provides a brief background of the crisis and links to letters (originals and translations) exchanged between JFK and Khrushchev.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Rough Riders
This site gives a brief history of the Rough Riders, a group of voluntary men who fought with Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba during the Spanish American War.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cuba!
This Ibiblio.org site offers a student's experiences and photos when traveling with a Carribbean Music & Dance program. Has a special Cuban Rumba Music link.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Treaty of Paris 1898
Check out this page for the general terms of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War and results for the United States.
Library of Congress
Loc: The World of 1898: The Spanish American War
This site from the Library of Congress provides an excellent account on the highlights, the main characters, places, and events of the Spanish-American War. Includes links & photos.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: The Spanish American War: Teller and Platt Amendments
Check out this site to read about the Teller Amendment and the subsequent Platt Amendment, which dealt with American control over Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
Digital History
Digital History: Cuba Libre! [Pdf]
The rationale behind the United States' going to war against Spain was to insure Cuba's independence. Read the highlights of the Proctor Report, President McKinley's message to Congress asking for intervention, and the Teller Resolution...