Cuba Flashcards

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What was the Bay of pigs?

A

An American planned invasion by 1,300 Cuban exiles.

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When did the bay of pigs take place?

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April 1961

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What were the numbers on either side of the BOP invasion

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1,400 Exiles VS 20,000 Cuban soldiers

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Why did the bay of pigs fail?

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The Cuban exiles were outnumbered heavily

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5
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What caused the Cuban missile crisis?

A
  • America’s discovery of a soviet missile base on Cuba

- The Bay of Pigs invasion

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how long did the Cuban missile crisis last?

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Around 13 days

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7
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Who were the two sides of the CMC?

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US - Kennedy Soviet union - Khruschev

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Who ruled Cuba before castro?

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Batista, an army officer, who was helped by the USA

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Why did the US become concerned by Castro’s way of governing?

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Castro appointed many communists to his office and then signed a trade agreement with the USSR which involved Cuban sugar being swapped for USSR aid.

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How did the USA react to Castro’s government actions?

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In 1960 they stopped buying Cuban sugar and ended diplomatic relations with the country.

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What were the results of the Bay of Pigs?

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  • It convinced Castro that he needed more help to avoid invasion again.
  • In 1961 Khrushchev announced that he would provide Cuba with arms
  • Castro declared himself a communist and Nationalised US industries in Cuba
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12
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What did a U2 spy plane discover in October 1962?

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Missile bases on Cuba

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13
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What did JFK initiate in October 1962?

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A naval blockade of Cuba

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14
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What did the USA gain from the CMC?

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  • Nuclear missiles were removed from Cuba
  • The US missiles on Turkey were privately removed
  • JFK improved his reputation
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What did the USSR gain from the CMC?

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  • Cuba still remained communist

- Cuba still used the USSR for supplies and protection

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