Cuban Revolution and Reactions Flashcards
How far away is Cuba from Florida?
160 km from Florida which is near.
What does Cuba have that is American? (2 points)
1) huge naval base
2) American businesses
Who was the ruler of Cuba and why were the Americans supportive of his regime?
General Batista - Americans were supportive of his regime and gave him lots of money because he was just as anti communist as they were.
What was baristas rule like?
His rule was corrupt and unpopular.
What happened in 1959 to Batista?
There was plenty of opposition to Batista in Cuba itself. In 1959 Castro overthrew Batista
What did Castro do when he overthrew Batista?
He quickly killed, arrested or exiled many political components - he was Ruthless but popular
What was the USA’s response to Castro? (2 points)
1) they were taken by surprise at first but decided to recognise Castro was now in the leader
2) however within a short period of time relations between the two countries grew worse.
What were there thousands of in the USA?
Cuban exiles who had fled from Castro’s rule
What did the Cuban exiles form?
Powerful pressure groups demanding action against Castro
In 1960 what did Eisenhower tell the CIA to do?
Overthrow Castro
What 4 ways did Eisenhower do to try and overthrow Castro?
1) funds and support to Cuban exiles.
2) thought about damaging economy e.g. sugar plantations
3) US companies refused to cooperate with Cubans who were important oil and other materials from the Soviet union.
4) media broadcasts criticism of Castro
What did Castro due to Americans in Cuba?
Reassured them and let the us keep naval base
What did Castro/Cuba do in summer 1960?
Allied with the Soviet union.
After Cuba Allied what did Khrushchev give Cuba?
$100 million in aid and also gave weapons
