USA response to Castro takeover Flashcards
1
Q
Worried
A
America’s backyard
Domino theory
Business in Cuba
2
Q
Cut trade
A
USSR traded with Cuba in 1959
Damaged USA’s trade
3
Q
Planned to overthrow Castro
A
June 1960 CIA appointment e.g. Assassination, damage sugar mills
4
Q
Hostile
A
Eisenhower refused to discuss with Castro even when Castro promised USA citizens kept safe
Used broadcast to defame Castro by false statement