Bay of Pigs DQ

What actions is Fulgencio Batista known for during his dictatorship?

• Lowering taxes and improving education

• Promoting freedom of speech and human rights

• Taxing and torturing his people

• Establishing a strong economy and infrastructure

Who led the Cuban Revolution?

• Che Guevara

• Fulgencio Batista

• Fidel Castro

• Raúl Castro

Which country supported Fidel Castro during the Cuban Revolution?

• Soviet Union

• America

• Spain

• Mexico

Who eventually fled Cuba, leading to Castro's march to Havana and assumption of power?

• Che Guevara

• Fulgencio Batista

• Ernest Hemingway

• John F. Kennedy

What was the initial reaction of Americans to Castro taking power in Cuba?

• They were indifferent.

• They were excited.

• They were outraged.

• They were fearful.

What did Castro do once he was in power?

• He improved relations with America

• He executed Batista's supporters

• He left Batista's supporters alone

• He gave money to American businesses

What was one of Castro's actions that affected American businesses?

• He gave them tax breaks

• He increased trade with them

• He dismissed them, costing billions of dollars

• He formed new partnerships with them

What did America do in response to Castro's actions?

• America supported Cuba with aid

• America shut out Cuba

• America ignored Cuba's actions

• America increased tourism to Cuba

What was the main objective of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• To overthrow the government of Fidel Castro

• To establish a naval base in Cuba

• To sign a peace treaty with Cuba

• To support Fidel Castro's regime

Which agency was primarily responsible for planning the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• The FBI

• The CIA

• The NSA

• The Department of Defense