Cuban Revolution and Cold War Quiz

What was the primary cause of the political tension in pre-Castro Cuba leading to the Cuban Revolution?

• The USSR was an extremely influential partner of Batista’s rule, leading to a clash with the US.

• There was an oppressive political system under Batista’s rule with crushing poverty being widespread.

• There was no real political tension; Castro utilized skillful propaganda as a method of initiating a revolution.

• After a failed attempt at Mexican independence, Obregon came to Cuba to work on yet another revolution.

Cuba was exceedingly dependent on the US to trade for which one of these products?

• Wheat

• Cotton

• Sugar

• Corn

Who delivered the Iron Curtain speech?

• Henry Truman

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

• Fidel Castro

Who was Castro’s right hand woman?

• Celia Sánchez

• Vilma Espin

• Haydée Santamaría

• Melba Hernández

Shortly after World War II, the cold war developed mainly as a result of the

• United States refusal to send economic aid to European nations

• Soviet domination of Eastern Europe

• Competition between the superpower to explore outer space

• Continuation of the pre-World War II balance of power

What were Stalin's aims in Eastern Europe?

• To capture the Eastern nations and grow the USSR

• To develop the Ukraine into a rich farming region

• To eradicate capitalism across the globe

• To spread communism and create a protective buffer zone

Why did women work after the Revolution?

• 1. They wanted to leave their kids 

• They were forced by Castro to increase sugar production

• They were encouraged to since the economy was failing

• 1. Because the men went to war

Which of the following reforms was not one of Castro's economic policies?

• Lower import taxes on American goods

• An increase in wages

• Reduction of rent prices

• Government take-over of the banking system

What were the options that the US discussed in ExComm to deal with the missiles?

• Airstrike and invasion

• Diplomatic approach

• Coup, diplomatic approach, invasion, and blockade

• Diplomatic approach, airstrike, invasion, or blockade

What is the last phase of Guerrilla Warfare?

• Establishment

• Development and enemy offense

• Revolutionary offense

• Consolidation of power