WARM-UP: Latin America History #4

After the Spanish-American War, Cuba gained independence from which country?

• United States

• Portugal

• Mexico

• Spain

Select the FALSE statement.

• Latin American populations revolted against European rule.

• Cuba escaped from Spanish rule in 1898.

• In the first few decades after independence, Cubans were usually unhappy with their political leaders.

• Fulgencio Batista led the 1959 revolution against the government of Fidel Castro.

Who would've said this???

“I am gathering rebel fighters from all over Cuba. We hide in the jungle. We hide in the mountains. We attack against the government army when they least expect it!”

• Fidel Castro

• Fulgencio Batista

Who would've said this???

“I see so much wealth in this country but I have no job. I am sick and tired of these dictators controlling the people of Cuba!”

• Fidel Castro

• poor Cuban citizen

• U.S. Senator

In the 1950's, who was the corrupt Cuban head of government?

• Fidel Castro

• Fulgencio Batista

• Ronald Reagan

• Barack Obama