The Cuban Revolution and Its Impact on Latin America (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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On what date did Castro announce the farmland reform law at La Plata?
On what date did Castro announce the farmland reform law at La Plata?
17 May 1959
What was the maximum farm size allowed under the 1959 agrarian reform law?
What was the maximum farm size allowed under the 1959 agrarian reform law?
1000 acres
How were previous landowners to be compensated for expropriated property?
How were previous landowners to be compensated for expropriated property?
20-year guaranteed bonds
What infrastructure did INRA build in rural Cuba besides redistributing land?
What infrastructure did INRA build in rural Cuba besides redistributing land?
Roads, schools & housing
How many cattle ranches were seized in Camagüey in early June 1959?
How many cattle ranches were seized in Camagüey in early June 1959?
131
What sabotage tactic did landowners use against agricultural reforms?
What sabotage tactic did landowners use against agricultural reforms?
Excessive livestock slaughter
What was Pedro Díaz Lanz's position before he fled to Florida?
What was Pedro Díaz Lanz's position before he fled to Florida?
Chief of Cuban air force
How many members did the Cuban Communist Party have to offer Castro's government?
How many members did the Cuban Communist Party have to offer Castro's government?
Over 15,000
What was Osvaldo Dórticos's profession before becoming President?
What was Osvaldo Dórticos's profession before becoming President?
Lawyer
What sentence did Hubert Matos receive for his opposition to communist influence?
What sentence did Hubert Matos receive for his opposition to communist influence?
20 years in prison