Boats carry British land forces to the shores of Havana to take possession of the island after it surrendered on August 13, 1762. A Spanish possession, Great Britain relinquished its claim at the end of the Seven Years' War in exchange for other territory.
"British Fleet Occupies Havana." World History: The Modern Era,
Cubans are generally friendly, warm, communicative, enthusiastic, and hospitable. It is uncommon to meet a Cuban who is not outgoing and fond of festivals, music, and dancing. The Cuban sense of humor allows most residents to joke about almost anything, even hardships. This does not mean that Cubans are shallow or cavalier, but that they generally face difficulties with a positive attitude. In hard times, they tend to look to friends and family for support. While many Cubans love their country, the difficulties of building a life in relative poverty breed complex emotions. Young people are increasingly frustrated by contradictions between what they are taught about their society and their daily experiences.
Despite troubles, most Cubans are patriotic and value their national dignity. They are often impassioned in their opinions and will argue their convictions with energy. Men especially tend to like to debate the economy, international politics, and baseball. Cubans generally have a casual view of time. Punctuality and schedules are not stressed. The joy of an event is usually considered more important than its duration.
"Cuba: General Attitudes." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/world/world_country_sections.php?cid=40&cn=Cuba&sname=General_Attitudes&snid=6. Accessed 12 October 2018.
"Political Map." World History: The Modern Era, ABC-CLIO, 2018, worldhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/311403. Accessed 12 Oct. 2018.
"Infographic of Cuba." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/world/world_popup_infographic.php?scountryname=Cuba&id=&refername=&type=World. Accessed 12 October 2018.