2. 1856 1959 Cuba produces 25% of worlds sugar. Fidel Castro over throws Batista. U.S. intervenes in Cuba Economic crisis U.S. controls over 75% of Cuban industries, railroads, and utilities. Sugar prices collapse
7. Sprang from fear of the close proximity of communist interests to the United States.
8. The collapse of the Soviet Union plunged Cuba in to economic disparity.
9. Sanctions on Cuba increased for almost 50 years regardless of political party. Including: after an incident in 1998 under President Clinton and in 2004 under President Bush.
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11. Goods or services of Cuban origin may not be imported into the U.S. directly or through third party countries such as Canada or Mexico.
12. A total freeze on Cuban assets, both governmental and private, and on financial dealings with the Cuba.
13. Gifts from the U.S. citizens to immediate family in Cuba must not exceed a value of $200.00 and be sent no more than once a month.