CUBAN REVOLUTION & MODERN ISSUES

Where is Cuba located?

• In the Caribbean Sea

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• In the Atlantic Ocean

When did Cuba gain its independence from Spain?

• 1898

• 1900

• 1912

• 1920

In the 1900s, Cuba's wealth was controlled by (a)   companies.

Who was the leader of Cuba in the 1900s?

• Fidel Castro

• Fulgencio Batista

• Che Guevara

• Raul Castro

Who is the person shown in the image?

• Fidel Castro

• Fulgencio Batista

• Che Guevara

• Raul Castro

Fulgencio Batista was originally elected as president of Cuba by which group?

• The Cuban Army

• The Cuban Parliament

• The Cuban People

• The United States Government

What did Fulgencio Batista make himself in Cuba?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Dictator

• Governor

Many people were unhappy with Batista's rule because:

• he improved the economy significantly.

• he was a democratic leader.

• he was a dictator who suppressed opposition.

• he promoted social equality.

What led to the unrest of many Cubans?

• Economic hardship

• Political freedom

• Cultural exchange

• Tourism growth

There was a small class of rich Cubans with all the power, while the majority was very poor and had little to no power. True or False?

• True

• False