Pre - 1959
Who was the leader of Cuba before 1959
Batista
Who overthrew the government of Cuba in 1959 and became the new dictator?
Fidel Castro
What countries were involved in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
United States, Cuba, Soviet Union, Turkey
The United States
What immediate changes were made when Castro became Dictator?
The government took over all farm land, education, and businesses.
What period of Tension between the USA and USSR did the Cuban Missile Crisis take place?
The Cold War
Why were Cubans upset with Batista's government?
Education, Healthcare, were bad. Poverty was high.
How many years did it take to overthrow the Batista Government?
6 years of fighting
Where did the United States put Nuclear Missiles and where did the Soviet Union Put Nuclear Missiles?
Turkey - Cuba
Who took over Cuba in 1959 after the Cuban Revolution?
Fidel Castro
What type of government did Castro put into place?
Communist
What was the end result?
The Soviets removed missiles from Cuba and the USA removed them from Turkey
What is the definition of Revolution?
Forcible overthrow of a government
What country did Cuba align itself with?
Russia
What was the "Bay of Pigs"?
The United States armed Cuban Exiles in an failed revolution against Castro