IB Cuba in the Cold War

Front

______________ was the political conflict and period of distrust between the Soviet Union and United States.

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Cold War

Front

Who was the former president and later dictator of Cuba prior to the 1959 Cuban Revolution? He was overthrown by Fidel Castro.

Back

Fulgencio Batista

Front

Much of Cuba's wealth was controlled by

Back

the U.S.

Front

What type of government did the Cuban Revolution overthrow?

Back

a military dictatorship

Front

Which of the following was NOT a promise Fidel Castro made to the Cuban people? Options: end American-dominance over Cuban businesses, evenly distribute wealth in Cuba, make all Cuban literate and give all Cubans healthcare, take American property in Cuba and make it owned by Cuba's government

Back

take American property in Cuba and make it owned by Cuba's government

Front

Where did the main leaders of the Revolution first meet?

Back

Mexico

Front

Castro attempted to make improvements in Cuba's ________________ and ____________________.

Back

healthcare and education

Front

Which are essential elements of guerilla warfare?

Back

ambushes and using terrain to advantage

Front

In 1952, who overthrew Batista in Cuba and became a dictator?

Back

Fidel Castro

Front

What country did Cuba befriend AFTER the Cuban Revolution? Options: USSR, America, England

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USSR