Source: Photograph (2010) by WTL© of the Castillo del Morro, La Habana, Cuba.
Comments: The Castillo del Morro (Morro Castle) is not actually a castle, but rather it's a fortress (fortaleza). Its complete Spanish name is Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro (Tres Reyes = the three magi, the three kings of Christian tradition; i.e., Epiphany). It was designed by a Renaissance Italian military architect, Giovanni Battista Antonelli, and construction was begun in 1589. The fortress's purpose during the entire colonial period was to protect Havana's port from attacks by foreign invaders, most notably French, English, and Dutch pirates. In fact, the British were successful in seizing the Castillo del Morro and the entire city of Havana in 1762.
Humanities questions: (A) Research what a "morro" is in Spanish. (Hint: the word and image do NOT come from a Moor's turban despite what you may see on line as possible etymologies.) (B) What happened in Florida history that links Cuban history with Florida's?
Humanities comparison: Compare Havana's Castillo del Morro with the one in San Agustín, Florida.