Cuba Flashcards
What was the Bay of pigs?
An American planned invasion by 1,300 Cuban exiles.
When did the bay of pigs take place?
April 1961
What were the numbers on either side of the BOP invasion
1,400 Exiles VS 20,000 Cuban soldiers
Why did the bay of pigs fail?
The Cuban exiles were outnumbered heavily
What caused the Cuban missile crisis?
- America’s discovery of a soviet missile base on Cuba
- The Bay of Pigs invasion
how long did the Cuban missile crisis last?
Around 13 days
Who were the two sides of the CMC?
US - Kennedy Soviet union - Khruschev
Who ruled Cuba before castro?
Batista, an army officer, who was helped by the USA
Why did the US become concerned by Castro’s way of governing?
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.
How did the USA react to Castro’s government actions?
In 1960 they stopped buying Cuban sugar and ended diplomatic relations with the country.
What were the results of the Bay of Pigs?
- 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
What did a U2 spy plane discover in October 1962?
Missile bases on Cuba
What did JFK initiate in October 1962?
A naval blockade of Cuba
What did the USA gain from the CMC?
- Nuclear missiles were removed from Cuba
- The US missiles on Turkey were privately removed
- JFK improved his reputation
What did the USSR gain from the CMC?
- Cuba still remained communist
- Cuba still used the USSR for supplies and protection
