International Reactions and Foreign Policy, Including US Relations (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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What did the Eisenhower administration strongly condemn in early 1959?
What did the Eisenhower administration strongly condemn in early 1959?
War criminal trials in Cuba
Who did Castro meet during his April 1959 Washington visit after Eisenhower avoided him?
Who did Castro meet during his April 1959 Washington visit after Eisenhower avoided him?
Vice-President Nixon
What did Castro say when asked if he came to Washington seeking foreign aid?
What did Castro say when asked if he came to Washington seeking foreign aid?
'We are proud to be independent'
In February 1960, what did the Soviet Union agree to do?
In February 1960, what did the Soviet Union agree to do?
Purchase substantial Cuban sugar
What did Castro call the US reduction of Cuban sugar imports in June 1960?
What did Castro call the US reduction of Cuban sugar imports in June 1960?
'Declaration of economic war'
On what date did the Bay of Pigs invasion begin?
On what date did the Bay of Pigs invasion begin?
17 April 1961
On 1 May 1961, what type of state did Castro announce Cuba had become?
On 1 May 1961, what type of state did Castro announce Cuba had become?
Marxist-Leninist state
What was the maximum range of some Soviet missiles placed in Cuba in 1962?
What was the maximum range of some Soviet missiles placed in Cuba in 1962?
1,200 miles
On what date did Khrushchev announce the Soviet missiles would be removed from Cuba?
On what date did Khrushchev announce the Soviet missiles would be removed from Cuba?
28 October 1962
In what year was the 'Hot Line' teleprinter link established between Washington and Moscow?
In what year was the 'Hot Line' teleprinter link established between Washington and Moscow?
1963