The Cuban Revolution

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Higher Level - Cold War Test

Name *

In what year did the USA declare war on Spain and intervene in the Cuban War of Independence? *

1 point

1888

1898

1908

1878

Why was Jose Marti worried about American involvement in Cuba? *

1 point

He feared US imperialism and that Cuba would go from being a Spanish colony to an American one.

He was a Spanish nationalist and did not want the USA to take control of Cuba's sugar industry.

He was the Cuban leader during the Spanish American war and feared the consequences for Cuba.

He was a communist and wanted Cuba to be allied with the USSR and not America.

What were the key aims of American occupation of Cuba (1898-1902). *

1 point

To improve the education system with Cuba.

Maintain political stability and rebuild the Cuban economy to attract US investment.

To rebuild Cuban society to avoid Communism taking hold.

To replace the Cuban government with a pro-American leader.

When was the Platt Amendment introduced? *

1 point

1898

1899

1900

1901

What did the Platt Amendment allow the USA to do? *

1 point

To control Cuban industries.

To install rulers within Cuba.

To control the Cuban military.

To Intervene in Cuban affairs to maintain an adequate government.

What term did Castro use to describe the Cuban government between 1901-59? *

1 point

Communist

Authoritarian

Pseudo-Republic

Marxist-Leninist

When did pro-American dictator Fulgencio Batista rule Cuba? *

2 points

1917-1923

1969-1963

1933-1944

1952-1959

Which of the following was the most significant driving force in Castro's attacks on the Batista regime between 1952 to 1959. *

1 point

Anti-Americanism and nationalism

The ideology of Karl Marx and Lenin

Fidel Castro did not become a member of the Cuban Communist party until after the successful 1959 revolution. *

1 point

True

False

What did Fidel Castro's father, Angel do for a living? *

1 point

He was a peasant farmer

He worked in a sugar factory

He owned a large farm in Cuba

He owned a sugar refinery

What did Fidel Castro study at University? *

1 point

Law

History

Politics

Economics

In 1947, Fidel Castro joined a group of 1200 revolutionaries to overthrow the US-backed dictator of which Latin American country? *

1 point

Aregntina

Ecuador

Guatemala

The Dominican Republic

Castro graduated in 1950 and began to practise law. However his passion was for politics. What event did he plan in 1953? *

1 point

An attack on two barracks in Moncada to capture weapons in the hope of overthrowing Batista.

A political rally at Havana University to campaign against Batista's regime.

An attack at the Bay of Pigs barracks.

During his trial in 1953, which of the following did Fidel Castro promise to do if the revolution succeeded? *

2 points

Improve education nationwide

Create closer political and economic ties with the Soviet Union

Ban all political opposition parties

Confiscate farm land from the elites and re-distribute it to farmers and tenants

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Where did Castro flee to after his trial in 1953? *

1 point

Dominican Republic

Mexico

Guatemala

Florida

Who did Castro meet while in exile? *

1 point

Raul Castro

Jose Marti

Juan Bosch

Ernesto Guevara

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