Political, Economic, and Social Conditions in Cuba Under President Batista (HSC SSCE Modern History): Flashcards
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Distance Cuba to Florida (km)
Distance Cuba to Florida (km)
145 kilometres
Monroe Doctrine year
Monroe Doctrine year
1823
Jose Marti's nickname
Jose Marti's nickname
Apostle of the Cuban Revolution
Platt Amendment main right to US
Platt Amendment main right to US
Intervene in Cuban affairs
Batista's 2nd coup date
Batista's 2nd coup date
10 March 1952
US recognition after Batista coup (days)
US recognition after Batista coup (days)
17 days
Coup d'état
Coup d'état
Sudden overthrow of govt by illegal force
Police state
Police state
Police suppress opposition through intimidation & violence
Fidel Castro birth date
Fidel Castro birth date
13 August 1926
Guerrilla warfare
Guerrilla warfare
Small mobile groups using ambush vs larger forces