Cuban Revolution Flashcard 1

Front

Which Latin American country is located 90 miles south of the United States of America?

Back

Cuba

Front

This political cartoon is called "Uncle Sam's Craving". Based on what you see in the cartoon, what is the possible message of this political cartoon?

Back

It shows the United States as greedy and wanting to take over Cuba.

Front

A type of government that is governed/ruled by one leader is known as a(n) __________

Back

autocracy

Front

In 1933, a group of university students and soldiers were led by _____________ _______ to stage a coup.

Back

Fulgencio Batista

Front

Who was the Cuban leader that lead a revolt against Fulgenico Batista in 1959?

Back

Fidel Castro

Front

What was the goal of the U.S. embargo that was placed on Cuba by President John F. Kennedy on February 7, 1962?

Back

To force Cuba to become a democracy.

Front

Which nation did the United States demand to remove its nuclear missiles from Cuba?

Back

Soviet Union

Front

Why did the United States stop supporting Fulgenico Batista?

Back

He arrested and killed his dissidents.

Front

What is an embargo?

Back

a ban on trade (both imports and exports) with another country.

Front

What was the impact of the Special Period?

Back

When the Cuban government redeveloped its tourist industry.