Increased Tensions Over Cuba Flashcards

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What was the crisis caused by ?

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Increased rigisley between USA and the Soviet Union for influence over Cuba

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What are some points on Cuba and Americans relationship ?

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  • Cuba had been under strong American influence since the begging of the twenty century
  • Cuba was friendship was important because it was 145km from the US mainland, part of the US sphere of influence
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What did the USA want with scuba ?

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It had strong economic interests in the island
In the 1950’s the UsA controlled the majority of Cuba’s industry
Cuba was a popular Holliday destination for Americans

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Who was Cuba ruled by ?

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In the 1950’s Cuba was ruled by a very unpopular and repressive dictator Fulgencio Batista
Who was unpopular with most Cubans but supported by the USA

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