US.65: Bay of Pigs Invasion Quiz

When did the Bay of Pigs Invasion take place?

• 1959

• 1961

• 1963

• 1965

Which U.S. president authorized the initial plans for the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Richard Nixon

Who led the Cuban Revolution in 1959?

• Che Guevara

• Fidel Castro

• Batista

• Raul Castro

What was the main goal of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• Establish trade agreements

• Overthrow Fidel Castro

• Promote tourism in Cuba

• Expand the U.S. military presence

How far is Cuba from the United States?

• 50 miles

• 70 miles

• 90 miles

• 120 miles

What was the name of the paramilitary unit involved in the invasion?

• Brigade 2406

• Battalion 506

• Brigade 2506

• Task Force 1502

What country did the CIA primarily train the Cuban exiles in?

• Mexico

• Guatemala

• Brazil

• Nicaragua

What type of aircraft was used in the invasion, painted to look like Cuban planes?

• F-16s

• B-52s

• B-26s

• P-51 Mustangs

Which U.S. president ultimately decided not to provide direct military support during the invasion?

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Harry Truman

What was the result of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• Victory for Cuban exiles

• Successful overthrow of Castro

• Major defeat for the U.S.

• Stalemate