Fidel Castro and the CIA-Mob Connection

Fidel Castro and the CIA-Mob Connection

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant action did Fidel Castro take after coming to power in 1959?

He invited the US government to invest in Cuba.

He nationalized land and American businesses.

He formed an alliance with the mob.

He declared war on neighboring countries.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the CIA consider Fidel Castro a threat?

He was supporting anti-American movements in Europe.

He was seen as a dangerous communist close to America.

He was planning to invade the United States.

He was collaborating with the Soviet Union to build nuclear weapons.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial plan proposed by the CIA to eliminate Castro?

A secret kidnapping operation.

A media campaign to discredit him.

A public attack similar to Capone's style.

A diplomatic negotiation for his resignation.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Gian Kana's suggestion for dealing with Castro?

Using a sniper to take him out.

Kidnapping him and holding him for ransom.

Poisoning his food and drink.

Bribing his close associates.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Bobby Kennedy's reaction upon learning about the CIA's plot?

He congratulated the CIA for their initiative.

He ignored the plot and focused on other issues.

He was furious and demanded to be informed first in the future.

He supported the plan and offered more resources.