The Cuban Revolution Flashcards
In what year was the Cuban Revolution?
1959
What happened in the Cuban Revolution 1959?
In 1956 a rebel called Fidel Castro began guerilla warfare against the ruthless dictator Batista and in 1959 he had enough support to overthrow the government
Why did the revolution worry the USA?
-they had longer economic history with Cuba
-Owned half of Cuba’s land
-Helf most shares in all Cuban industries
Why were the economic ties so close between the USA and Cuba?
From 1898 to 1902 the USA had occupied Cuba. Once Cuba was independent they maintained close economic ties.
What did Castro do when Eisenhower threatened to stop importing Cuban sugar?
He signed a trade agreement with the USSR that they would buy all the sugar
In what year was all diplomatic relations severed with Cuba?
January 1961
What was the Bay of Pigs incident?
In 1961 Kennedy authorised an invasion of Cuba by anti-Castro rebels.
What happened at the Bay of Pigs?
April 1961 around 1500 rebels landed but we’re easily defeated by Castro
What did the Bay of Pigs lead to Castro doing?
Castro decided that Cuba needed soviet military assistance to defend itself. This sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis
When did Castro publicly announce he was a communist?
December 1961
