Cuban Revolution and Cold War Dynamics

The video provides an overview of the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting its geopolitical significance and the ideological differences between the USA and USSR. It discusses the historical context leading to the crisis, including the bipolar world order and key Cold War events. The video also examines the USA's influence in South America and the Cuban Revolution, focusing on Fidel Castro's rise to power and the subsequent tensions with the USA.

What was the primary reason for the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Cuba declared war on the USA.

• The USSR placed nuclear missiles in Cuba.

• The USA placed missiles in Cuba.

• The USA invaded Cuba.

What does the term 'bipolar order' refer to in the context of the Cold War?

• A world divided into multiple power centers.

• A world divided into two opposing power blocs.

• A world with no clear power structure.

• A world dominated by a single superpower.

Which two ideologies were in conflict during the Cold War?

• Monarchy and Republic

• Capitalism and Communism

• Democracy and Socialism

• Fascism and Democracy

Why was Cuba's communist presence a concern for the USA?

• Cuba was economically more powerful than the USA.

• Cuba had the largest military in the world.

• It was the only communist country in the world.

• It was the only communist presence in the American hemisphere.

What was the USA's strategy to maintain influence in South America?

• Withdrawing from international politics.

• Supporting democratic elections.

• Supporting communist leaders.

• Intervening to support US-backed politicians.

What was the USA's response to the potential spread of communism in South America?

• They supported leftist movements.

• They ignored the political changes.

• They encouraged free elections.

• They intervened to prevent communist influence.

Who led the Cuban Revolution?

• Ernesto Guevara

• Che Guevara

• Fidel Castro

• Raul Castro

What was Fidel Castro's political stance after coming to power?

• Pro-American

• Neutral

• Highly socialist and anti-US

• Pro-European

How did the USA perceive Fidel Castro's policies?

• As supportive of US interests

• As beneficial to US trade

• As a threat to US economic and political interests

• As irrelevant to US foreign policy

What was Castro's likely course of action in response to US aggression?

• Strengthen ties with European countries

• Seek support from another superpower

• Surrender to US demands

• Isolate Cuba from the world