Pre-Revolutionary Cuba
What was Cuba’s relationship with the U.S. before the Revolution?
Cuba depended economically on the U.S.
In what year was Fidel Castro born?
In 1926
What event ended Batista’s government?
The Cuban Revolution.
What did Fidel Castro promise when he took power?
Democracy and reforms. (that they never did)
What do Cubans criticize about the current regime?
Repression and economic problems.
Who carried out the 1952 coup d'état?
Fulgencio Batista.
What speech did Castro give after his imprisonment?
"La historia me absolverá".
How did the demoralization of Batista’s army help Castro?
Soldiers deserted or surrendered.
What happened to private companies in Cuba?
They were nationalized.
What happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962?
The U.S. found Soviet missiles in Cuba.
What product was key to Cuba’s economy in the 1950s?
Sugar.
What profession was Castro trained in?
Lawyer
What was the "Granma"?
A boat that brought Castro to Cuba.
What happened to political opponents?
Many were imprisoned or exiled.
Why do many Cubans flee to the U.S.?
To escape poverty and repression.
What did the Monroe Doctrine say about Latin America?
It warned Europe to stay out of the Americas.
What happened during the attack on the Moncada Barracks?
It failed, and Castro was jailed.
Where did Castro fight in the guerrilla war?
The Sierra Maestra mountains.
With which country did Castro ally after the Revolution?
The Soviet Union.
What has caused protests in Cuba in recent years?
Economic crisis and lack of freedom.
What was Batista’s government like?
Corrupt and authoritarian.
Who was "Che" Guevara?
An Argentine revolutionary.
What happened at the Battle of Santa Clara?
Castro’s forces won, and Batista fled.
How did the U.S. embargo affect Cuba?
It caused shortages and economic struggles.
Why is Cuba still in crisis?
Government policies and U.S. sanctions.