The Cuban Revolution and Its Aftermath

What was the primary purpose of the fundamental law drafted under Castro's regime?

• To support the Batista regime supporters

• To create a political cabinet led by Castro

• To promote freedom of the press

• To establish a democratic government

What was the fate of the properties owned by Cuban elites after Castro's revolution?

• They remained with the elites

• They were returned to the peasants

• They were nationalized by the government

• They were sold to foreign investors

What led to the deterioration of Cuban-American relations under Castro's regime?

• The establishment of a democratic government in Cuba

• Castro's refusal to trade with the US

• The nationalization of American-owned businesses in Cuba

• The Bay of Pigs invasion

What was the reaction of the United States to the nationalization of its businesses in Cuba?

• It withdrew its support for Castro

• It ignored the actions

• It imposed economic sanctions on Cuba

• It increased support for Castro

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• It led to a popular uprising against Castro

• It was a major success for the US

• It ended in a disaster and embarrassment for the US

• It strengthened US-Cuban relations

How did Castro respond to the Bay of Pigs invasion in terms of governance?

• By promoting free press

• By holding democratic elections

• By stepping down from power

• By unifying the state under his control

What was Castro's stance on communism after the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• He fully embraced it, declaring Cuba a communist state

• He opposed it

• He remained neutral

• He sought to establish a capitalist economy

How did the Soviet Union promise to support Cuba following the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• By providing economic aid only

• By encouraging democratic reforms

• By defending Cuba against future US aggression

• By removing all missiles from Cuba

What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the Cold War?

• It marked the end of the Cold War

• It improved US-Soviet relations

• It was a minor event with no consequences

• It brought the world to the brink of nuclear war

What was the primary outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Missiles were removed from Cuba and Turkey

• The US invaded Cuba

• Castro was overthrown

• Cuba became a US territory