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The year Cuban Revolution in Angola began
What is 1975
The type of revolution which involves a rapid change in a society's economic system
What is an Economic Revolution
What major change did Fidel Castro make to Cuba’s economy after the 1959 Revolution?
Fidel Castro nationalized all industries in Cuba, transitioning the country from a free-market economy to a government-controlled economy.
Who was the leader that took power in Cuba after the 1959 Revolution?
Fidel Castro became the leader of Cuba after the Revolution.
Which two countries controlled Cuba before the 1959 Revolution?
Spain and United States
The country Angola gained independence from, with Cuba's help
What is Portugal
The type of revolution which the Haitian revolution was
What is a Political Revolution
Why were many Cubans unhappy with the U.S. involvement in their economy before 1959?
Americans controlled most of the big businesses, and most Cubans were poor and did not benefit from the money being made.
Which Cuban dictator was removed from power during the Revolution?
Fulgencio Batista was removed from power by the revolutionaries.
What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment introduced by the United States in 1902?
It gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba's affairs to protect its economic interests.
The number of troops sent to Angola
What is 35,000 troops
Most likely to cause a social revolution
A) The introduction of new technology in agriculture
B) Inequality in access to a country's resources
C) A foreign power taking over the government
D) The banning of minority religious groups
What is
B) Inequality in access to a country's resources
What did the U.S. do to Cuba after the Revolution?
The U.S. placed an embargo and stopped trading with Cuba.
What was the role of the 26th of July Movement in the Revolution?
It was a group led by Fidel Castro that fought Batista’s government and helped win the Revolution.
What were some of the problems Cuban people faced under U.S. influence before 1959?
Widespread poverty, unemployment, poor living conditions, and inequality, while American investors controlled much of the Cuban economy.
The USSR's position regarding Cuba's involvement in Angola
What is urging Cuba not to get involved in international disputes
A possible effect of an Ideological Revolution
A) Change in farming methods
B) New government taking office
C) New set of beliefs being enforced
D) More jobs created in factories
What is C) New set of beliefs being enforced
How did healthcare and education improve in Cuba after the Revolution?
Healthcare and education became free. New hospitals and schools were built all over the country, and the number of people who couldn’t read or write dropped a lot.
What did Fidel Castro do to change the political system in Cuba after the Revolution?
He created a new government based on communist ideas, removed U.S. influence, and gave the state more control over political and economic life.
How did Batista's actions contribute to the outbreak of the Cuban Revolution?
His government was corrupt and repressive, which led to public unrest and resistance movements like Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement.
The effect of Cuba's intervention in Angola on its international reputation
What is deepening Cuba's ties and increasing its prestige within the region
This could happen if an ideological revolution fails
A) The economy will rapidly decline
B) Everyone will not agree with the ideas
C) Social conflict and repression may occur
D) The country will be invaded by another nation
What is C) Social conflict and repression may occur
How did Cuba help other Caribbean countries after the Revolution?
Cuba sent doctors, teachers, and gave scholarships to students from countries like Jamaica, Grenada, and Barbados. They also helped build schools and hospitals.
Why did the Cuban Missile Crisis happen, and how was it connected to the Revolution?
After the Revolution, Cuba became allies with the Soviet Union. In 1962, the USSR placed missiles in Cuba, causing a major conflict with the U.S. This happened because the U.S. saw Cuba’s communist government as a threat close to its border.
Explain how both U.S. economic dominance and internal political repression led to the success of the Cuban Revolution in 1959.
The U.S. controlled major industries and land in Cuba, benefiting financially while most Cubans lived in poverty.