Impact of Cuban Revolution

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.

• Spain, United States

• Spain, Soviet Union

• United States, Soviet Union

• United States, France

Batista was originally elected as president but made himself a _______________

• Prime Minister

• Dictator

• Judge

• None of these

What problems did Cubans face under Batista? (Select 3)

• poverty

• wealth

• poor education system

• limited healthcare

• top education and healthcare

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

• Fidel Castro

• JFK

• Manuel Noriega

• Che Guevara

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

• 1958

• 1960

• 1957

• 1959

Initially, Castro pushed through some needed reforms such as......

• improved public education

• improved healthcare

• rights for women

• equality for black Cubans

• All of these

In 1960, Castro officially declared Cuba a__________state (country)

• Monarchy

• Communist

• Capitalist

• Oligarchy

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

• True

• False

Which of the following occurred after Cuba was declared communist? (Select 2)

• He provided a constitution to protect the rights of citizens

• He provided a constitution to protect the rights of the media (press)

• Citizens lost their personal freedoms

• Only state-run media outlets were allowed

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

• True

• False