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CW 282 - Rigging Democracy
Manage episode 472256122 series 3382624
We look at the complexities surrounding America's occupation of Cuba at the dawn of the 20th century - General Leonard Wood’s appointment as governor, his controversial educational and economic reforms favoring American interests, and the racial tensions arising from imported labor practices. We look at America's strategic objectives behind colonial expansion, comparisons to Britain's occupation tactics in Egypt, and the intricacies of Cuba's manipulated elections aimed at ensuring American influence persisted post-occupation - the realities of imperialism, independence movements, and geopolitical manipulation, setting the stage for understanding the roots of the Cuban revolution.
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285 episodes
Manage episode 472256122 series 3382624
We look at the complexities surrounding America's occupation of Cuba at the dawn of the 20th century - General Leonard Wood’s appointment as governor, his controversial educational and economic reforms favoring American interests, and the racial tensions arising from imported labor practices. We look at America's strategic objectives behind colonial expansion, comparisons to Britain's occupation tactics in Egypt, and the intricacies of Cuba's manipulated elections aimed at ensuring American influence persisted post-occupation - the realities of imperialism, independence movements, and geopolitical manipulation, setting the stage for understanding the roots of the Cuban revolution.
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