The Cold War Divides the World

Following World War II, the world’s nations were grouped politically into three “worlds.” What were they?

The Third World countries were located in Latin America, Asia and ______________.

The United States, the Soviet Union, and, in some cases, China, used a variety of techniques to gain influence in the Third World. Which ones?

During the Cold War, there was a “third force” of independent countries, or ________ nations. They chose to remain neutral during the war.

Which country below decided to remain neutral during the Cold War?

• United Kingdom

• North Korea

• India

• Poland

Which Cuban dictator had the support of the US?

• Fulgencio Batista

• Fidel Castro

When did the Cuban Revolution overthrow the government?

• 1939

• 1949

• 1959

Fidel Castro was popular in Cuba at the beginning.

• True

• False

Castro was a harsh dictator. What are some examples that support this idea?

How did Cuba humiliate the US in 1961?

• They sent Cuban foreigners to their lands.

• They threw bombs in important cities of the US.

• They defeated the US invading forces at the Bay of Pigs, Cuba.