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Introduction to the Caribbean

by Lola Sagendorf

The idea of this unit is to compare and contrast the historical development and current issues of the islands (i.e., political stances, racial and social attitudes, cultural diversity and US intervention).

Activities include independent research on Caribbean history and viewing videos available through Yale's PIER Resource Center Catalog. Keywords

Global Regions: Caribbean , Latin America

Countries: Cuba , Dominican Republic , Puerto Rico

Centers: Yale University, Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies

Universities: Yale University

Recommended by: Steven C. Williams

Length: Several weeks

Year Produced: 2003

Material: Online lesson and PDF handouts

Basic Concepts: Culture and Society, Economic Development, Imperialism and Colonialism

Disciplines: History and Social Studies, Language Arts & Literature

Fields: Curriculum

Time Periods: Modern

Levels: High School (9-12)