Cuban-American Relations and Policies

The video discusses the importance of Cuba and Castro's policies, focusing on the American reaction to these policies. It highlights the economic tensions between the USA and Cuba, leading to military actions like the Bay of Pigs invasion. The video explains how these events pushed Cuba to align with the USSR and become communist, setting the stage for the Cuban Missile Crisis.

What was one of the key policies implemented by Castro that affected the Cuban economy?

• Reduction of military spending

• Privatization of industries

• Increased sugar imports

• Land reform

Why did the USA refuse to process Soviet oil for Cuba?

• To improve relations with Cuba

• To increase oil prices

• To pressure Cuba economically

• To support Soviet economic policies

What was the USA's response to Cuba's nationalization of American businesses?

• Increased trade with Cuba

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Military invasion

• Economic embargo

How did the American embargo affect Cuba?

• It led to increased trade with the USA

• It isolated Cuba economically

• It boosted Cuba's economy

• It improved US-Cuba relations

What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• An economic sanction against Cuba

• A successful overthrow of Castro

• A military invasion by Cuban exiles

• A diplomatic mission to Cuba

What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• Castro solidified his power

• Castro was overthrown

• The USA gained control of Cuba

• Cuba became a democracy

What was the impact of the USA's military actions on Castro's position in Cuba?

• It weakened his position

• It had no effect

• It strengthened his position

• It led to his resignation

Why did Castro seek an alliance with the USSR?

• To improve trade relations

• To counter American aggression

• To expand Cuban territory

• To promote tourism

What was the significance of Cuba declaring itself a communist state?

• It led to economic prosperity

• It aligned Cuba with the Soviet Union

• It ended all tensions with the USA

• It isolated Cuba from the world

What was the primary reason for the USA's aggressive actions towards Cuba?

• To protect American economic interests

• To increase tourism

• To promote democracy

• To support Soviet policies