Chapter 3 MIDDLE AND SOUTH AMERICA

EU Split over Development Commissioner's Proposal to Normalize Relations with Cuba

After watching the EU Split over Development Commissioner's Proposal to Normalize Relations with Cuba video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

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1. John Clancy says that the European Commission wants to

Increase trade with Cuba

Form a military alliance with Cuba

Explore making Cuba an EU member

Explore a new political dialogue

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2. Human rights advocates criticize the European Commission's move because

Cubans are facing a major famine

Opposition members have jailed 75 dissidents, 55 of whom are still in jail

Cuba does not provide universal health care

Cuba does not provide educational opportunities

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3. The United States government

Is not promoting engagement

Wants the release of political prisoners

Wants free and fair elections

All of the above

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4. Within the EU, a group of formerly Communist states opposing engagement with Cuba is led by

Poland

Czech Republic

Slovenia

Hungary

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5. Raúl Castro's reforms have included

Ending a ban on the use of cellular phones

Allowing Cuban citizens to stay in hotels reserved for foreigners

Announcing the launch of a 24-hour television channel which will include foreign-produced content

All of the above