Understanding Castro's Domestic Policies in Cuba

What was the primary focus of Cuba's economy before Castro's reforms?

• Tourism

• Sugar industry

• Manufacturing

• Technology

What was the main goal of the Agrarian Reform Act introduced by Castro?

• To diversify the economy

• To redistribute land to the state

• To increase sugar production

• To improve relations with the USA

Why did attempts to diversify Cuba's economy largely fail?

• International sanctions

• Lack of arable land

• Lack of government interest

• Sugar was more profitable than other crops

What was the outcome of the 10 million ton Harvest?

• It doubled the previous year's production

• It exceeded expectations

• It met the targeted goal

• It fell short by two million tons

What did the 1976 Cuban Constitution establish?

• Free elections

• Cuba as a capitalist state

• The Communist party as the only political organization

• An independent judiciary

What led to the Mariel boatlift in the 1980s?

• Improved relations with the USA

• Increased sugar production

• The success of the rectification program

• Economic austerity measures

What was the 'Special Period' in Cuba?

• An economic crisis following the Soviet Union's collapse

• A time of economic prosperity

• A cultural renaissance

• A period of political openness

How did Castro respond to the economic crisis of the 'Special Period'?

• By closing borders

• By allowing the U.S. dollar as legal currency

• By reinstating the Agrarian Reform Act

• By forming an alliance with China

What action did Castro take against political dissidents in 2003?

• He pardoned them

• He offered them political positions

• He exiled them

• He called for their execution

What was the result of Castro's economic reforms in the post-Soviet era?

• Improved relations with the European Union

• Complete economic recovery

• Increased political freedom

• Continued economic challenges and political repression