Fidel Castro | Cuban Revolution ++++ | Cuban Missile Crisis |
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Who was Batista?
The leader that Fidel Castro Overthrew
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When did the Cuban Revolution start?
1953
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How did John F Kennedy respond to the USSR sending missles to Cuba?
Nava Blockade
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What is the role of the Soviet Union?
In 1961, Fidel Castro declared Cuba a socialist state and allied with this global superpower.
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How did the US respond to the Cuban Revolution?
Trade embargo
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Why did the USSR place missiles in Cuba?
To gain geographical - millitary leverage due to cold war tensions
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Who is Che Guevara?
This famous guerrilla leader fought alongside Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution.
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What was one of the main trade agreements with USSR
Sugar
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What did the Moscow Washington hotline agreement do?
The agreement eased tensions between USA and USSR and established communication between the countries - ending the cuban missile crisis?
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