Government & Leaders
This Cuban leader was known for being corrupt before the revolution.
Fulgencio Batista
Which U.S president was the first to visit Cuba after almost 88 years?
Barack Obama
What was the failed U.S invasion of Cuba called?
A Bay of Pigs Invasion
Cuba is a island located in what region?
The Caribbean
What is a dictatorship?
A ruler with total power
This revolutionary leader took over Cuba in 1959.
Fidel Castro
Who did Castro fight against during the revolution?
Fulgencio Batista
What event almost caused a nuclear war?
Cuban Missile Crisis
What crop was very important to Cuba's economy?
Sugar (Sugarcane)
What does communist mean?
Government controls business and land.
What type of government did Castro bring to Cuba.
Communist
Why did many poor Cubans support Castro?
They wanted change.
How many years did it take after the embargo for the U.S to begin restoring trade and relations with Cuba?
About 50 years.
After the U.S embargo, Cuba struggled to get what?
Food, Medicine, Supplies (resources)
What is a revolution?
A forced change of government.
Why were Cubans unhappy with Batista's leadership?
He was corrupt and unfair. (Also, he favored the rich.)
Name one change Castro made after taking power of Cuba?
Improved healthcare OR improved education OR took control of businesses
Why did the U.S place an embargo on Cuba?
Because Cuba became communist and friends with the Soviet Union
Which country owned and controlled Cuba?
Spain
What is an Embargo?
When one country refuses to trade with another
Under Castro, could Cuban citizens vote for different political parties? Why or Why not?
No, because Cuba had a communist government
What was one major goal of Castro during the revolution?
To remove Batista and change the government.
Why did the Cuban Missile Crisis scare the world?
It almost caused world war 3. (between the U.S and Soviet Union)
Which U.S president ordered a naval blockade around Cuba during the Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
Cuba was known for producing sugar and what other important crop?
Tobacco