Cuba's History Quiz

What event in 1959 marked the beginning of significant changes in Cuba's government system?

• The end of the Spanish-American War

• The establishment of a military base at Guantanamo Bay

• The Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro

• The disbandment of the Soviet Union

What was a major consequence of the Cuban Revolution on American businesses in Cuba?

• American businesses flourished under the new government

• American businesses were made to leave Cuba

• American businesses were nationalized by the U.S. government

• American businesses received large subsidies from the Cuban government

What action did the United States take against Cuba in 1961 during the Cold War?

• They supported a military coup in Cuba

• They lifted all trade restrictions with Cuba

• They issued a complete trade embargo (ban) on Cuba

• They reinstated diplomatic relations with Cuba

How did the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991 affect Cuba's economy?

• It led to improved relations with the United States

• It resulted in economic prosperity and growth

• It caused economic difficulties due to loss of a major trading partner

• It had no significant impact on Cuba's economy

True or False: The Cuban Revolution got Cuba its independence.

• True
• False

In __________Castro and his men finally drove Batista out of office and set up a new government.

• 1958

• 1960

• 1957

• 1959

______________ was the leader of the revolutionaries trying to overthrow Batista for many years.

• Fidel Castro

• JFK

• Manuel Noriega

• Che Guevara

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Cuban Revolution?

• more tension with the United States
• weaker economy
• less political freedoms
• more freedoms

Batista was originally elected as president but made himself a _______________

• Prime Minister

• Dictator

• Judge

• None of these

Cuba gained its independence from _______ in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War. The _________ controlled Cuba for a few years afterwards and helped them set up a government.

• Spain, United States

• Spain, Soviet Union

• United States, Soviet Union

• United States, France