Cuba's Political History and Relations

The video covers the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro, the subsequent US-Cuba tensions, and the Bay of Pigs invasion. It details the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in US-Soviet relations, and the economic challenges Cuba faced after the Soviet Union's collapse. The video concludes with the normalization of US-Cuba relations under President Obama, highlighting the shift in diplomatic strategies and the end of a long-standing economic standoff.

Who led the Cuban Revolution in 1959?

• John F. Kennedy

• Fulgencio Batista

• Fidel Castro

• Nikita Khrushchev

What was the main reason for the deterioration of US-Cuba relations after the revolution?

• Castro's embrace of communism

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Cuba's alliance with China

• US economic sanctions

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• Overthrow of Castro

• Strengthening of Castro's power

• US-Cuba reconciliation

• Success for the US-backed exiles

What event brought the world closest to nuclear war during the Cold War?

• Vietnam War

• Berlin Blockade

• Cuban Missile Crisis

• Bay of Pigs Invasion

What was the agreement between Kennedy and Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• US would invade Cuba

• Soviets would keep missiles in Cuba

• Mutual dismantling of offensive weapons

• US would impose more sanctions

What major challenge did Cuba face after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

• Increased US support

• Economic downturn

• Military invasion

• Political stability

Who succeeded Fidel Castro as President of Cuba in 2008?

• Hugo Chávez

• Raul Castro

• Evo Morales

• Che Guevara

What significant change did President Obama signal regarding US-Cuba relations?

• Support for Cuban exiles

• Military intervention

• Increased sanctions

• Normalization of relations

What was a key factor in the normalization of US-Cuba relations under Obama?

• Cuba's agreement to openness and reform

• Cuba's economic collapse

• US military presence in Cuba

• Cuba's alliance with China

What does the normalization of US-Cuba relations symbolize in terms of international diplomacy?

• Patient, wise diplomacy

• Failure of economic sanctions

• Success of military intervention

• End of communism