Cuban Revolution and US Relations

The video explores the Cuban Revolution, detailing its causes, key figures like Fidel Castro, and its impact on Cuba's political and social landscape. It covers the rise of Castro, the overthrow of Batista, and the influence of the US. The revolution's success and its aftermath, including the establishment of a communist regime, are also discussed.

What was one of the main effects of the Cuban Revolution on the country's social and cultural state?

• Increased foreign investment

• A freeze in social and cultural development

• Rapid technological advancement

• A shift to a capitalist economy

What marked a pivotal moment in the Cuban Revolution in December 1956?

• The arrival of Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries

• The withdrawal of US troops

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The election of a new president

How did Fulgencio Batista initially justify his authoritarian regime?

• By reducing taxes

• Through popular support

• By aligning with the Soviet Union

• By promising economic reforms

What was the main reason for the US's interest in Cuba during Batista's regime?

• To promote democracy

• To exploit Cuba's sugar exports

• To establish a military base

• To support the Communist Party

What was the outcome of Fidel Castro's attack on the Moncada Barracks?

• It led to Castro's immediate presidency

• It was a successful overthrow

• It was ignored by the government

• It resulted in the arrest and execution of the rebels

What was the significance of the July 26th Movement?

• It was a cultural festival

• It was a diplomatic negotiation

• It marked the beginning of Castro's successful revolution

• It was a peaceful protest

Which event marked the beginning of Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain?

• The Spanish-American War

• The Ten Years' War

• The arrival of Christopher Columbus

• The signing of the Platt Amendment

How did the US establish its influence in Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

• By establishing the Platt Amendment

• By granting full independence to Cuba

• By supporting the Communist Party

• By withdrawing all military presence

What was one of the outcomes of the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro?

• The establishment of a capitalist economy

• The immediate withdrawal of US influence

• The implementation of a Communist regime

• The return of Spanish colonial rule

What was the impact of the US military interventions in Cuba in the early 20th century?

• They led to Cuba's independence from Spain

• They established a long-term US presence on the island

• They resulted in the immediate withdrawal of US troops

• They were largely unsuccessful