1. a) Define embargo.
b) Describe the U.S. embargo against Cuba.

2. What was President Obama's goal for his 18 months of secret talks with the Castro regime regarding U.S./Cuba relations?

3. a) Why didn’t President Obama completely end the U.S. embargo of Cuba in his deal with Castro?
b) List at least three measures that are part of the deal that will weaken the embargo on Cuba.

4. How will Americans’ ability to travel to Cuba change under the agreement the Obama administration made with the Castro regime?

5. Why did President Obama say he is taking these steps with the communist government of Cuba?

6. a) Whether you agree with or oppose President Obama’s deal with Cuba, do you think he should have made this agreement secretly, without Congress’ knowledge, considering the hostile relationship the U.S. has had with communist Cuba for over 50 years?  Or was engaging in the 18 months of secret negotiations the only way to work out a deal? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.

7. a) What did Senator Marco Rubio say about the Obama administration’s deal with Cuba?
b) What did White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest say about the deal with the communist regime?
c) Ask a parent to explain with which view he/she agrees.