Cuban Crisis - Revolution Flashcards

1
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What happended on January 1959?

A

Castro replaces Batista (a corrupt leader of Cuba, who is backed by the USA)

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What happended in January 1960?

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Castro nationalises land in Cuba (takes land from USA buinesses and gives it to the Cuban people)

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What happened in February 1960?

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  • Castro makes a deal with Khrushchev to buy Russian oil
  • Khrushchev promises to buy 1M tonnes of Cuban sugar per year
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4
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What happened in July 1960?

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USA bans all trade with Cuba

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