US Economic Interests and Historical Events in Cuba

Describe US economic interests in Cuba.

• Controlled 40% of sugar production, 90% of telephone and electric service, Sold 70% of its imports, Owned 3 million acres of Cuban land, American investments equaled $1 billion

• Controlled 20% of sugar production, 50% of telephone service, Sold 30% of its imports, Owned 1 million acres of Cuban land, American investments equaled $500 million

• Controlled 60% of sugar production, 80% of telephone service, Sold 50% of its imports, Owned 2 million acres of Cuban land, American investments equaled $2 billion

• Controlled 30% of sugar production, 70% of telephone service, Sold 60% of its imports, Owned 4 million acres of Cuban land, American investments equaled $1.5 billion

What man overthrew the Cuban government? What happened to American businesses in Cuba?

• Fidel Castro; They were seized by Cuba

• Che Guevara; They were nationalized by Cuba

• Raúl Castro; They were sold to Cuban citizens

• Batista; They were left untouched

Under what president was the Bay of Pigs invasion planned? Carried out?

• JFK

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What federal agency was responsible for planning the invasion and training the soldiers?

• CIA

• FBI

• NSA

• DIA

What opinion did Khrushchev have of JFK?

• Bad

• Good

• Neutral

• Indifferent

Why was building the Berlin Wall necessary?

• To promote tourism

• To prevent escapes

• To improve trade

• To create jobs

How did the United States decide to negotiate with the Soviets when presented with two offers?

• Remove missiles for promise to not invade Cuba

• Increase trade

• Withdraw troops

• Form an alliance

What two agreements came from the Moscow Summit that seemed to indicate a period of détente with the Soviets?

• SALT & Anti-ballistic missile treaty

• NATO Expansion & Trade Agreement

• Nuclear Proliferation Treaty & Arms Reduction Pact

• Economic Cooperation & Cultural Exchange

Examples of a strained US / Soviet relationship during Reagan’s first term include:

• US Support for anti-communists and Reagan’s anti-Soviet talk

• Trade embargoes and cultural exchanges

• Joint space missions and economic partnerships

• Peace treaties and military alliances

What national problems was this Soviet leader facing as he entered office?

• Economic problems and political anger

• Military expansion and territorial disputes

• Environmental issues and public health crises

• Cultural stagnation and educational reform