Cuba under Batista's Regime Quiz

In the 1950s, under Batista’s government, which city in Cuba became known as ‘the Latin Las Vegas’?

• Havana

• Santiago

• Camagüey

• Holguín

What was the main economic activity in Cuba that flourished under Batista’s regime and became profitable for American business?

• Large-scale gambling

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

What was the main reason for the frustration of Cuba’s national wealth during Batista’s regime?

• Lack of political power and influence

• High taxes

• Poor infrastructure

• Lack of natural resources

By 1958, what fraction of the world’s sugar was produced by Cuba?

• One tenth

• One quarter

• One half

• Three quarters

What percentage of Cuba’s public services were owned by American businesses during Batista’s regime?

• 80%

• 50%

• 30%

• 60%

Who shared his feelings about Cuba’s predicament and argued that a revolt was necessary in May 1952?

• Fidel Castro

• Ramón Bonachea

• Che Guevara

• Raúl Castro

What was the main method used by Batista’s regime to suppress opposition?

• Violent measures

• Economic incentives

• Political debates

• Public speeches

In what year did growing opposition pressure mount on Batista to agree to free and open elections?

• 1955

• 1950

• 1960

• 1945

What event was interrupted by students carrying banners reading ‘Abajo Batista’?

• National baseball championship

• National football championship

• National basketball championship

• National boxing championship

What was the main cause of deep unrest in Batista’s Cuba?

• Nationwide strike of sugar workers

• Economic recession

• Foreign invasion

• Natural disaster