CMC Flashcards
1
Q
Why USA opposed to takeover of Cuba
A
- fidel castro was suspected communist as he was supported by Cuban Communist Party
- Overthrowing Fulgencio Batista would mean the US would not have a stronghold in Cuba as the pro-US leader will no longer be there to favour the US in trading
- Fidel Castro threaten US SOI as having a Comm country in their own backyard is dangerous they are in close proximity of an attack
A :
- opposing him and removing him allows US to regain control over Cuba politically
2
Q
Why USA opposed to takeover of CUBA ( trade )
A
- cuba is largest produces of sugar and tobacco which were sought after in europe as such it is valuable to have cuba as a trading partner
- US private companies also export and produce tobacco and sugar was protected by the pro-Us leader batista
- Castro was anti-american and wanted to remove dollar imperialism in Cuba which put american industries at risk
A :
america scared castro would no longer allow US to access and produce tobacco and sugar which are lucrative trades alongside removing their factories and threatening their economy
3
Q
Bay of Pigs Invasion ( Apr 1961 )
A
- CIA developed a plan to overthrow castro by training Cuban exiles
- decision was first made by Eisenhower in March 1960 and when JFK took over office he continued it
- it severed all diplomatic relations with cuba but US said they had no control over exiles
- castro subdued exiles in 2 days
