Impact of Cuban Revolution

Front

Cuba gained its independence from _______ in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War. The _________ controlled Cuba for a few years afterwards and helped them set up a government.

Back

Spain, United States

Front

Batista was originally elected as president but made himself a _______________

Back

Dictator

Front

______________ was the leader of the revolutionaries trying to overthrow Batista for many years.

Back

Fidel Castro

Front

In __________Castro and his men finally drove Batista out of office and set up a new government.

Back

1959

Front

Initially, Castro pushed through some needed reforms such as......
Options:
improved public education,
improved healthcare,
rights for women,
equality for black Cubans,
All of these

Back

All of these

Front

In 1960, Castro officially declared Cuba a__________state (country)

Back

Communist

Front

Once Cuba became communist; land, businesses, and factories became property of the state (Cuban government)

Back

True

Front

It was the goal of Castro to break ties with the United States, however, he allowed Americans to keep the land and businesses they owned in Cuba.

Back

False

Front

During the Cold War, Cuba became aligned with ........

Back

Soviet Union

Front

Castro's government limited the civil rights Cuba's citizens by eliminating free speech, religion, assembly, and press.

Back

True