Who Am I?
I led the M-26 Movement
Fidel Castro
Castro's Forces Enter Havana (Month Year)
Jan 1959
What was Castro before he led a revolution?
Lawyer
What happened to Batista loyalists in the military?
Public trials and executions
TLPTA
PLATT
I took over Cuba in 1952 via Military Coup
Fulgencio Batista
Moncada Barracks Attack Exact Date
July 26th, 1953
How old was Fidel Castro when Batista fled Cuba?
32
What President was manipulated into resigning?
Urrutia
AMCNOAD
MONCADA
I was a doctor from Argentina
Che Guevara
Granma Expedidtion Month/Year
Nov 1956
What is the name of the speech Castro gave at his trial?
History Will Absolve Me
Castro was not President or Prime Minister after Batista fled. What position did he hold?
Commander-in-Chief
SARGU
SUGAR
I had the US Governmnet planning ways to remove Castro as early as March 1959
Eisenhower
Year Castro Brothers are released from Prison
1955
Teacher, Open the following link in a new tab: https://bit.ly/castroball
Use a metaphor to describe Castro's Ball Skills. Best response (according to the teacher) scores points.
Best response (according to the teacher) scores points.
How did Castro control the court system?
Selected all the judges
NOREVA
VERANO (Operation Verano)
I was the Soviet Leader who formed an alliance with Cuba
Kruschev
Month/Year Bay of Pigs
April 1961
Describe three elements of the Moncada Program
1. Return power to the people by reinstating the 1940 constitution
2. Land reform: giving rights to those living or squatting on small plots (less than 165 acres)
3. Profit sharing for industrial workers (30% of the company’s profit)
4. Profit sharing for sugar workers (55% of the company’s profits)
5.End corruption: those found guilty of fraud to have their property confiscated – this would then be used to pay for workers’ pensions, schools, hospitals and charities.
Who made laws under Castro's rule?
The cabinet (hand-selected by Castro)
LEEBRIDARO (2 words)
Rebel Radio