Analysis Of The Embargo Act Of 1962 Cuba By President Kennedy

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The Embargo Act of 1962 Cuba by President Kennedy. Now, in 2016, President Obama wants to lift the Embargo Act. Can Obama change the minds of American leaders and the Cuban government? Since the controversy in 1959 when Castro used the help of the United States to take gain power,and control over Cuba the United States leaders are not very friendly when it comes to the subject of Cuba . Obama wants to open up trade with Cuba so it can benefit America to gain more allies,but can American leaders be opened to that idea after the history between Cuba and America?

January 1958 ;When the people of Cuba were ruled by Batista, they were suffering under his policies .Castro promised Cuba change after overthrowing Batista . During this time, Castro started selling oil to the Soviet Union instead of America, and that’s when America cut off all trade with Cuba. Because of Castro raising taxes,not trading with America .So the United States broke all ties with Cuba and agreed not to intervene in Cuban affairs .During this time, Castro opened new schools, and Cubans enjoyed universal health care. But at the same time, Castro removed the labor union to strike and independent newspapers were shut down(Biography Editor). …show more content…

The Cuban people wanted to fight back and the United Embassy took them in in Florida and helped them. By this time America plotted the attack, Castro already knew about it and had troops waiting by the Bay. Castro imprisoned so many American / Cuban people more than 1,100 were imprisoned

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