cuba and bay of pigs

• What event occurred in Cuba in 1961?

  Bay of Pigs invasion
• What was developing in January 1959 related to Cuba?

  A new source of tension
• Who led the group of revolutionaries that removed the Cuban government?

  Fidel Castro
• What was the U.S. government's concern regarding Fidel Castro?

  He was a communist leader
• What did American businesses invest in Cuba?

  They invested heavily in Cuba
• What was the ownership status of much of the land in Cuba?

  Owned by Americans
• What resources in Cuba were controlled by Americans?

  Oil refineries, electricity, and railways
• What was the U.S.'s role in Cuba's economy?

  It was an important investor
• Who was the new leader of Cuba after the revolution?

  Fidel Castro
• What did Fidel Castro want for Cuba's economy?

  To avoid U.S. control
• What was the U.S. government's response to Cuba's new leadership?

  Concern over communism
• What happened in May 1959 regarding the Cuban government?

  The Cuban government took over land
• What did the U.S. refuse to recognize in Cuba?

  The new Cuban government
• What agreement did Khrushchev make with Castro in February 1960?

  To buy Cuban sugar and provide economic aid
• What was the secret clause in the agreement between Khrushchev and Castro?

  Cuba would receive arms from the Soviet Union
• How did the U.S. perceive the establishment of a Soviet-aligned regime in Cuba?

  As a threat to national security
• What did the U.S. do in response to the Cuban government taking over land?

  Refused to recognize the government
• What was the significance of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  It was an attempt to overthrow Castro
• Who was President during the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  John F. Kennedy
• What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  It was a failure for the U.S.
• How did the Bay of Pigs invasion affect U.S.-Cuba relations?

  It worsened relations significantly
• What did the U.S. do after breaking diplomatic relations with Cuba?

  Increased military presence in the region
• What was the U.S. concerned about after the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  Further communist influence in Latin America
• What was the U.S. strategy towards Cuba after the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  To isolate Cuba economically and politically
• What did the U.S. do in October 1962?

  Established a naval blockade around Cuba
• What was the purpose of the naval blockade in October 1962?

  To prevent Soviet shipments to Cuba
• How did the Cuban Missile Crisis affect U.S.-Soviet relations?

  It heightened tensions between the two superpowers
• What was the outcome of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  Withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba
• What did the U.S. agree to in secret negotiations after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

  To remove missiles from Turkey
• What was the long-term impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on U.S.-Cuba relations?

  Relations remained tense for decades
• What did the U.S. do in response to Cuba's alignment with the Soviet Union?

  Imposed economic sanctions on Cuba
• What was the primary reason for U.S. intervention in Cuba?

  To prevent the spread of communism
• How did the U.S. view Cuba's revolution?

  As a threat to regional stability
• What was the U.S. response to the Cuban government's land reforms?

  Refusal to recognize the government
• What did the U.S. fear about Cuba's relationship with the Soviet Union?

  It would lead to increased Soviet influence
• What was the significance of the Bay of Pigs invasion in the context of the Cold War?

  It exemplified U.S. attempts to contain communism
• What did the U.S. do after the Bay of Pigs invasion failed?

  Increased military presence in the Caribbean
• What was the impact of the Bay of Pigs invasion on Cuban society?

  It solidified support for Castro
• How did the Bay of Pigs invasion affect U.S. foreign policy?

  It led to a more aggressive stance
• What was the U.S. strategy towards Cuba during the Cold War?

  To isolate and contain communism