Quiz: The Cuban Revolution and U.S.-Cuba Relations

What was the main event that occurred in Cuba in 1959?

• The Cuban Election

• The Cuban Revolution

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Cuban Trade Agreement

Who led the Cuban Revolution in 1959?

• Fulgencio Batista

• Fidel Castro

• John F. Kennedy

• Nikita Khrushchev

What system of government did Fidel Castro set up in Cuba after the revolution?

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Communism

• Capitalism

What is communism?

• A system where individuals own all property

• A system where the government controls property and decisions for the people

• A system where businesses are owned by private citizens

• A system where everyone is free to make their own choices

What is a dictator?

• A leader elected by the people

• A leader who controls all parts of a country

• A leader who is supported by other countries

• A leader who is part of a democracy

Why did many people leave Cuba after Fidel Castro took power?

• They wanted to join the Soviet Union

• They disagreed with the new communist government and lost their businesses and land

• They wanted to travel to the United States

• They were forced by the Cuban government

How did the United States respond to the Cuban Revolution?

• They sent troops to Cuba

• They imposed an embargo on Cuba, stopping trade and limiting travel

• They sent aid to Cuba to help rebuild

• They supported the Cuban government

What does an embargo mean?

• A trade agreement between countries

• A complete ban on trade between two countries

• A law that helps countries share resources

• A military alliance between two countries

What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• A period of time when the U.S. and Cuba became allies

• A dangerous conflict in 1962 where the Soviet Union placed nuclear missiles in Cuba

• A peaceful negotiation between Cuba and the U.S.

• A war between the U.S. and Cuba

What is the current relationship between Cuba and the United States?

• They have a very close, friendly relationship with no restrictions

• They still have many disagreements, but some restrictions have been eased

• They are in a state of war

• They no longer communicate with each other