Bay of Pigs Invasion Quiz

What event led to Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba?

• A foreign intervention

• A peaceful protest

• An armed revolt

• A democratic election

Which U.S. President authorized the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

What was a major issue faced by the Cuban exiles during the invasion?

• Insufficient training

• Bad weather

• Lack of weapons

• Friendly fire

How did the U.S. eventually secure the release of captured exiles?

• By paying a ransom in cash

• Through a prisoner exchange

• By providing agricultural equipment

• By military force

What major international crisis followed the failed Bay of Pigs invasion?

• The Berlin Blockade

• The Vietnam War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War