The Cuban Revolution Flashcards

1
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When was the Cuban Revolution ?

A

1959

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2
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What happens in the Revolution ?

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Batista was overthrown by Fidel Castro

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3
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What did Castro want ?

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Greater independence from America

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4
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What did Castro do ?

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  • took control of all US properties in Cuba
  • removed US capitalists companies
  • wanted to help the ordinary citizens of Cuba
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5
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What was Castro ?

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A socialist

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6
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What did the UsA do in response ?

A

Banned import of Cuban sugar which threatens to bankrupt the Cuban economy
Unaware of the Cuban leaders connections to Communism they refused to acknowledge Castros government

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7
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Since the US refused to acknowledge Castors government who did he turn to ?

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He turned to the Soviet Union for help

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8
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The rest of the Cuban revolution cards are found at the end of this section- skip to bay of pigs April 1961

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