Ideology in Castro's Cuba

According to Richard Gott, what was the main ideology that drove Castro up until the Revolution?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Nationalism

• Marxism

Which of the points below were included in the Manifesto of the Revolutionaries of Moncada to the Nation?

• Independence from foreign control

• Social justice

• Economic and Industrial modernization

• Restoration of 1940 constitution

What was the radio used by the rebels to divulge their ideals and manifestos?

• Radio Revolucionaria

• Radio Rebelde

• Radio Rebelión

• Radio Revolución

How was the movement that promoted modernization on Cuban terms (collective national interests) called?

• Arriba Cuba

• Cubana

• Cubiana

• Cuba libre

For what reasons did Castro establish connections with the Soviet Union?

• Cultural - he was fascinated with Soviets

• Economic - to sell sugar

• Political - he was a communist

• Political - the United States was plotting to overthrow him.

How did Castro start calling himself in December of 1961?

• A Marxist-Leninist

• A Stalinist

• A Communist

• A Socialist

The Cuban Revolution was the result of...

• Class struggle

• push for social and economic reform

• Collaboration with the United States

Castro was inspired by Juan Perón's movement in Argentina.

• True

• False

When did the United States start to openly oppose Castro's regime?

• at the end of Batista's rule

• Right after the Revolution

• After the Agrarian Reform Act.

Select all strategies used by the United States to destabilize the Cuban revolution

• Plan to overthrow Castro after the Agrarian Reform act

• Organize sabotage attacks.

• Pressure US companies into refusing to refine oil.

• Reduce the import quota for Cuban sugar.