Social Studies Week 11

Why did Raul Castro institute a two term limit?

• He wanted to lead the country for a longer time time than his brother.

• He wanted Guevara to have a turn to be the leader.

• He never wanted to be the leader of Cuba.

• He wanted to limit the power of the leader of Cuba.

What ultimately led to Batista's defeat?

• He had stomach surgery and other health problems.

• The U.S. withdrew support.

• President Obama lifted some of the restrictions of the embargo.

• He was sent to prison in Mexico.

What is the capital of Cuba?

• Havana

• Jaimaca

• Mexico

• Caribbean

Which American state is closest to Cuba?

• Florida

• Jaimaca

• Bahamas

• Texas

Which is a characteristic of an autocracy?

• Businesses are privately owned

• One person has the majority of the power

• The citizens vote on the leader

• It is bipartisan

Which statement best describes Raul Castro?

• He was the dictator of Cuba for more than 50 years.

• He ended U.S. involvement in Cuba.

• He led the Cuban Revolution.

• He lifted some citizen restrictions.

Many Cubans immigrated from Cuba during Fidel's time of power. What do they believe about Fidel Castro?

• That he improved life for the citizens of Cuba.

• That he brought wealth and human rights to the people he adored.

• That he brought poverty to the island of Cuba.

• That he was a better leader than his brother.

How do some people feel the U.S. can promote democracy in Cuba?

• through trade and tourism with the U.S.

• by sending the U.S. army to enforce democracy.

• by creating more restriction in the embargo.

• through nuclear warfare.