1961 - Bay of Pigs

• What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  An invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles
• Who trained the Cuban exiles for the invasion?

  The CIA trained the Cuban exiles
• What was the assumption behind the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  It would inspire Cubans to revolt against Castro
• What was a major problem with the invasion plan?

  Most Cubans supported Castro
• How long did the US spend on preparations for the invasion?

  35 minutes
• What happened on April 17, 1961, during the invasion?

  Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs
• What was the outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

  It was a complete disaster
• What did President Kennedy do at the last moment during the invasion?

  He withdrew US air force support
• How many Cuban exiles were captured during the invasion?

  1,197 were taken prisoner
• What was one consequence of the Bay of Pigs invasion for the USA?

  The USA appeared weak and incompetent
• How did Castro respond to the invasion's failure?

  He strengthened his alliance with the USSR
• Who ruled Cuba from 1933 to 1959?

  Batista ruled Cuba during that time
• What did Castro call for in response to Batista's regime?

  A revolution against Batista's government
• What happened to Castro after he called for a revolution?

  He was arrested and sent into exile
• What did Castro do after reuniting with his supporters?

  He began a guerilla war against the government
• What happened to Batista's government in 1959?

  It collapsed
• What was Castro's vision for Cuba?

  A fairer and freer society
• How did the USA respond to Castro's actions after he came to power?

  They refused to work with him
• What did Castro do to businesses and industries in Cuba?

  He nationalized them
• What was the result of the USA's embargo on Cuba?

  Cuba became reliant on the USSR
• What was the nature of the relationship between Cuba and the USSR after the embargo?

  Cuba relied heavily on the USSR