Cuban Revolution and Its Aftermath

The video discusses Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba post-1959 revolution, establishing an authoritarian state. It covers the nationalization of American businesses, leading to strained US-Cuba relations and the Bay of Pigs invasion. The Cuban Missile Crisis is detailed, highlighting the US-Soviet standoff and its resolution, solidifying Cuba's communist status.

What was one of the first actions taken by Castro after coming to power in 1959?

• Expanding freedom of the press

• Forming alliances with Western countries

• Drafting the fundamental law of the Republic

• Establishing a democratic government

How did the nationalization of American-owned businesses affect Cuban-American relations?

• It resulted in increased trade between the two countries

• It strengthened the relationship

• It had no impact

• It led to the United States withdrawing support from Castro

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

• To overthrow Castro's regime

• To promote tourism in Cuba

• To support Castro's government

• To establish a trade agreement with Cuba

Which country became Cuba's primary trade partner after the Bay of Pigs invasion?

• United States

• China

• Soviet Union

• United Kingdom

What event marked the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The Bay of Pigs invasion

• The discovery of Soviet missiles in Cuba

• Castro's declaration of a one-party state

• The nationalization of American businesses

How did the United States respond to the discovery of missiles in Cuba?

• By launching a full-scale invasion

• By imposing a naval blockade

• By signing a peace treaty

• By ignoring the threat

What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The United States invaded Cuba

• The Soviet Union increased its military presence in Cuba

• Cuba became a member of NATO

• The missiles were removed from Cuba

What was Castro's reaction to the Soviet Union's decision to remove missiles from Cuba?

• He requested more missiles

• He opposed the decision, fearing vulnerability

• He was indifferent

• He fully supported the decision

How did Castro use the Cuban Missile Crisis to his advantage?

• By increasing trade with Europe

• By claiming a propaganda victory

• By forming an alliance with the United States

• By reducing military spending

What long-term impact did the Cuban Missile Crisis have on Cuba's international relations?

• It resulted in Cuba adopting a capitalist economy

• It led to Cuba joining the European Union

• It strengthened Cuba's ties with the Soviet Union

• It isolated Cuba from all countries