The Cuban Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Cuban Revolution ?
A
1959
2
Q
What happens in the Revolution ?
A
Batista was overthrown by Fidel Castro
3
Q
What did Castro want ?
A
Greater independence from America
4
Q
What did Castro do ?
A
- took control of all US properties in Cuba
- removed US capitalists companies
- wanted to help the ordinary citizens of Cuba
5
Q
What was Castro ?
A
A socialist
6
Q
What did the UsA do in response ?
A
Banned import of Cuban sugar which threatens to bankrupt the Cuban economy
Unaware of the Cuban leaders connections to Communism they refused to acknowledge Castros government
7
Q
Since the US refused to acknowledge Castors government who did he turn to ?
A
He turned to the Soviet Union for help
8
Q
The rest of the Cuban revolution cards are found at the end of this section- skip to bay of pigs April 1961
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