Knowledge Check - SS6H1c Impact of the Cuban Revolution

Who was the leader of Cuba in 1959 BEFORE the Cuban Revolution?

• President Kennedy
• Fulgencio Batista
• The Spanish

In the 1950's, which of these issues made Cubans seek out a leader who would promise change? Choose all the correct answers.

• poverty
• lack of education
• lack of healthcare
• communism

Who took control of Cuba's government in 1959?

• Fidel Castro
• Raul Castro
• John F. Kennedy
• Fulgencio Batista

True or False? Once Castro took over, he exiled, jailed, or executed all of Batista's people.

• True
• False

In 1960, Fidel Castro set up a Communist governmnt in which country?

• The country at Letter A
• The country at Letter B
• The country at Letter C
• The country at Letter D

What was an immediate impact of the Cuban Revolution?

• People loyal to Batista were exiled, jailed, or executed.
• Castro’s government was progressive (at first) and improved healthcare and education programs.
• Civil rights and personal freedoms were restricted.
• All of the above.

True or False? Under Castro's leadership Cuba became a communist country and overall life improved greatly for Cuban citizens.

• True
• False

True or False? Under Castro's communist government the people had freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

• True
• False

True or False? Under Castro's rule, Cubans do not have the right to complain or protest against the government. Those that do are typically thrown in jail, or worse.

• True
• False

People who protested Castro’s regime were exiled, imprisoned, or executed. Where did over 500,000 Cubans flee in order to escape Castro’s harsh policies?

• United States
• Australia
• Soviet Union
• United Kingdom