Bay of Pigs

What was the primary goal of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• To overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government in Cuba

• To capture Guantanamo Bay

• To establish a US military base in Cuba

• To strengthen US-Cuban relations

Which president was in office during the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

Why did President Kennedy choose Plan Two for the invasion?

• To directly engage with Cuban forces

• To provide maximum support to exiles

• For plausible deniability

• To ensure a quick victory

What was a major reason for the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• The Cuban exiles were well-supported

• The invasion was a surprise to everyone

• The US underestimated Castro's popularity

• Cuban forces were unprepared for the invasion

What was the outcome for the Cuban exiles involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• They successfully retreated to the US

• They were mostly killed or captured

• They established a new government

• They were hailed as heroes in Cuba