Cuban Revolution

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Why do you think the location of Cuba is significant in world history?

• Because it is a large island in the Caribbean Sea

• Because it is close to the United States and played a role in major historical events

• Because it is a popular tourist destination

• Because it is part of South America

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Who was the leader of Cuba in the 1900s before the revolution led by Fidel Castro?

• Fulgencio Batista

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

• Raul Castro

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Which of the following were problems faced by Cubans during Batista's rule?

• Abundant poverty

• Poor education

• Limited healthcare

• Universal suffrage

Multiple Choice

In what year did Fidel Castro and his men drive Batista and his supporters out of Havana and take over the government?

• 1953

• 1955

• 1959

• 1961

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main reasons the US originally supported Fidel Castro during the Cuban Revolution?

• He promised to make Cuba a democracy

• He supported communism

• He wanted to keep American businesses in Cuba

• He opposed the Soviet Union

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Which of the following were promises made by Castro to the Cuban people?

• End American dominance over Cuban businesses

• Redistribute wealth evenly to all Cubans

• Make every Cuban literate

• Increase military spending

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How did the Cuban Revolution impact Americans who owned land and businesses in Cuba?

• They lost their property and were forced to leave Cuba

• They gained more influence in the Cuban government

• They were allowed to keep their businesses

• They formed alliances with the Soviet Union

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What was the main goal of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• To overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba

• To capture Guantánamo Bay

• To support the Soviet Union

• To invade the United States

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Which of the following were outcomes of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• Castro's forces captured the invaders

• No rebellion against Castro occurred

• The United States gained control of Cuba

• It sparked hatred for the United States

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What agreement helped resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The U.S. agreed not to invade Cuba and to remove missiles from Turkey

• The U.S. invaded Cuba

• The Soviet Union invaded the United States

• Cuba joined NATO

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Based on the maps and images, which cities were within range of the missiles placed in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• New York

• Mexico City

• Seattle

• Chicago

Multiple Choice

What was one major economic impact of the US embargo on Cuba?

• Cuba's sugar cane crop could no longer be sold in the US, hurting Cuba's economy.

• Cuba's economy became stronger due to new trade partners.

• The US economy suffered greatly from the embargo.

• Cuba became a leading exporter of sugar to Europe.

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Which of the following are reasons why thousands of Cubans left their country for America in the 1980s and 1990s?

• Lack of free elections

• Freedom of speech was restricted

• Freedom of press was restricted

• High economic growth

Multiple Choice

Who became the leader of Cuba after Fidel Castro gave up the presidency in 2008?

• Raul Castro

• Miguel Díaz-Canel

• Che Guevara

• John F. Kennedy

Multiple Choice

Where is Cuba located on the map shown?

• In the Caribbean Sea, south of Florida

• In South America, east of Brazil

• In the Pacific Ocean, west of Mexico

• In Central America, north of Panama

Multiple Choice

Which country are Raul and Fidel Castro most closely associated with in history?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Spain

• Argentina