Cuban Revolution - 3 Minute History

In 1952, Batista seized power in Cuba, establishing a dictatorship and aligning with the US. This led to economic exploitation and organized crime, sparking opposition from Fidel Castro. After a failed attack, Castro regrouped in Mexico, forming the 26th of July Movement with Che Guevara. They returned to Cuba, gaining support through guerrilla warfare. Batista's regime fell in 1959, and Castro's government implemented socialist reforms, nationalizing US-owned land and improving social services. Tensions with the US escalated, leading to the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The revolution inspired leftist movements in Latin America.

What event led to Batista seizing power in Cuba in 1952?

• An international treaty

• A democratic election

• A military coup

• A popular uprising

Who joined Fidel Castro in Mexico to plan the Cuban revolution?

• An American businessman

• An Argentinian doctor

• A British diplomat

• A Spanish general

What was the name of the yacht used by the revolutionaries to return to Cuba in 1956?

• Liberty

• Granma

• Havana

• Revolution

What was one of the major consequences of the Cuban revolution in terms of international relations?

• Strengthened ties with the United States

• Isolation from all Latin American countries

• Formation of a military alliance with the Soviet Union

• Increased trade with European countries

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• A peaceful negotiation

• An increase in US-Cuba trade

• A disaster for the invading forces

• A successful overthrow of Castro