The Cuban Revolution1959 & Bay Of Pigs 1961 Flashcards
Who ruled Cuba before Castro?
Batista, an army officer, who had seized power with the help of the USA
When was the Cuban Revolution?
January 1959
How far away was Cuba from America?
145 km
What reforms were introduced after Castro over through Batista In the 1959 resolution?
Castro worked to and corruption in government and improve the conditions of agricultural and industrial workers
Why did the USA grow increasingly concerned by Castro’s reforms?
Castro began appointing Communist’s to his government and signed a trade agreement with the USSR in which Cuban sugar would be swapped for machinery, oil and economic aid (and conventional weapons such as machine guns). Castro nationalised American industries in Cuba
How did the USA react?
In January 1960 the USA stopped buying Cuban sugar, and then banned or trade with Cuba; By January 1961 the USA stopped or diplomatic relations with Cuba
What’s the fact that these reactions have?
This post Castro closer to the USSR - they now plan something far more drastic, the Bay of pigs invasion
What was the Bay of pigs invasion?
This was to be led by Cuban X sales, living in Florida; The plan was supported by JFK. Weapons, training and transport where provided by the CIA. The exiles hoped to establish a base for guerrilla Activities against Castro and were confident that the Cuban people would support them
Why was it such a disaster?
This force of 1400 apps I was landed in Cuba the fandom south facing over 20,000 Cuban troops; The people did not rise up in support of the axles. Most importantly both Castro and Khrushchev knew it had been planned by the CIA - JFK was humiliated!
What were the consequences of this invasion?
– The invasion convince castrate that he needed more Soviet support to defend him self against possible US attacks
– In September 1961 Khrushchev publicly announced that he would provide arms to Cuba
– by 1962 Castro had a very wide equipped army containing the latest tanks, missiles and ‘technicians’(Who were severe ministry personnel)
– Castro now declared in self to be a conquest
What are the effects of the invasion on relations between the USA and USSR?
– Kennedy was humiliated as the invasion had failed.
– USA let’s hypocritical as they were supporting invasion of an independent country.
– The USSR had the upper hand – they pointed out that Cubans wanted a pro Communist regime, Showing the popularity of communism.
–Stronger relations were established between Cuba and the USSR which made Kennedy feel threatened. What if the USSR please missiles on Cuba?
