United States and Cuba Relations Infographic

What was the primary outcome of the Cuban Revolution in 1959?

• The establishment of a democratic government

• The creation of a revolutionary socialist state

• The formation of a military dictatorship

• The implementation of a constitutional monarchy

Which event in 1961 represented a failed attempt by the U.S. to overthrow Fidel Castro?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Economic Embargo

• The Bay of Pigs Invasion

• The Mariel Boatlift

What was the significance of the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966?

• It restored diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba

• It allowed Cuban refugees to pursue U.S. citizenship after one year

• It established trade agreements between the two nations

• It created travel restrictions for Cuban citizens

According to the timeline, what major change occurred in Cuban leadership in 2008?

• Cuba became a democracy

• The military took control

• Raul Castro became president

• The socialist state was dissolved

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What was the "Wet Foot, Dry Foot" policy of 1994?

• A policy about Cuban swimming regulations

• A rule about maritime trade

• A policy allowing Cubans who reached U.S. soil to stay

• A water conservation agreement

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Which action by President Obama marked a significant change in U.S.-Cuba relations in 2009?

• He ended all diplomatic relations

• He increased trade restrictions

• He eased travel restrictions and allowed fund transfers

• He closed all American embassies

How many Cuban citizens were allowed to emigrate to Florida during the Mariel boatlift?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 125,000

What significant diplomatic event occurred in December 2014?

• Cuba joined NATO

• Full diplomatic ties were restored

• Cuba became a U.S. territory

• The embargo was completely lifted

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When did the U.S. State Department remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism?

• December 2014

• February 2016

• March 2016

• May 2015

What historic event took place in March 2016?

• President Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years

• Cuba held its first democratic elections

• The U.S. ended all trade restrictions

• Cuba joined the United Nations

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