The United States was very supportive of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution.
False!
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The Cuban Missile Crisis did not create potential danger for the United States.
False... it put the world on the brink of a nuclear war!
200
The __________ Amendment was a set rules from America for the Cubans.
Platt
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____________ is a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating a society in which all property is publicly owned.
Communism
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During the Cuban Missile Crisis, ____________ was the leader of the United States, and ____________ was the leader of the Soviet Union.
John F. Kennedy,Nikita Khrushchev
300
What was the war that resulted in Cuba becoming under US control?
The Spanish- American War
300
What is nationalization? Why is it important for the Cuban Revolution?
Nationalization is the process of taking a private industry or private assets into public ownership by a national government or state. It is important for the revolution because Castro nationalizes all private industries/assets in Cuba.
300
What did Kennedy do when there were missiles discovered in Cuba?
Kennedy imposed a naval quarantine around Cuba, which did not allow any arms from the Soviet Union to go into Cuba.
400
Who was Fulgencio Batista?
Cuban President, dictator, and military leader closely aligned with and supported by the United States. Overthrown by Fidel Castro.
400
Why would citizens of Cuba support Fidel Castro?
If they wanted less American influence. Castro also promised free healthcare and educational benefits.
400
What compromise do Kennedy and Khrushchev make to end the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev sends President Kennedy a letter stating that the Soviets will remove their missiles if Kennedy publicly guarantees the US will not invade Cuba.
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What were three parts of the Platt Amendment?
--Cuba was not to enter into any agreements with foreign powers that would endanger its independence.
--Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for naval and coaling station.
--Cuba must not build up an excessive public debt.
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How did the United States react to the Cuban Revolution?
Cuba’s move toward communism troubled U.S. leaders
Wanted to keep communism out of region
In 1960 the U.S. started the embargo, ending all trade with Cuba.
500
What was the Bay of Pigs invasion's goal?
The goal of the Bay of Pigs invasion was to overthrow Castro and the Cuban government.