Q1. Briefly summarize the history of Cubans in Miami. Is there another culture group that compares to the Cubans in Miami? If so, in what ways?
Q2. In what ways is there Spanish influence in the United States? What do you think about the future of Spanish in the United States?
Q3. All about the Isleños.
A. Who are the Isleños?
B. Is what state of the United States do they reside?
C. In what city/area of that state do they reside?
D. What does Isleños mean in English?
Q4. What are the 4 settlements that they founded here once they got to that state and near what cities are they located?
Q5. For what purposes were these 4 settlements founded?
A. What language does the Isleños speak?
B. Where are they originally from?
C. For what reason are some of the sites where the Isleños lived used for today? Specifically, by researchers at LSU?
D. What was the common trade/job taken up by the men and women that lived in the Isleño community?
Q6. During the Civil War, did the Isleños support the Confederate or the Union soldiers?
Q7. During the Prohibition period of American history with which group of people did the Isleños have a connection to smuggling liquor?
Q8. In 1927, why were the Isleños displaced from their homes? (Be as detailed as possible)
Q9. Describe the effects of Hurricane Katrina on this community.
Q10. Describe the style of the dress of the Isleños.
- What does the style of dress represent?
- What is an opinion on this community?