Increased Tensions Over Cuba Flashcards
1
Q
What was the crisis caused by ?
A
Increased rigisley between USA and the Soviet Union for influence over Cuba
2
Q
What are some points on Cuba and Americans relationship ?
A
- Cuba had been under strong American influence since the begging of the twenty century
- Cuba was friendship was important because it was 145km from the US mainland, part of the US sphere of influence
3
Q
What did the USA want with scuba ?
A
It had strong economic interests in the island
In the 1950’s the UsA controlled the majority of Cuba’s industry
Cuba was a popular Holliday destination for Americans
4
Q
Who was Cuba ruled by ?
A
In the 1950’s Cuba was ruled by a very unpopular and repressive dictator Fulgencio Batista
Who was unpopular with most Cubans but supported by the USA
