Road to the Missile Crisis (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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When did Castro return to Cuba with his supporters to begin the guerrilla campaign?
When did Castro return to Cuba with his supporters to begin the guerrilla campaign?
December 1956
What did 'los barbudos' mean in reference to Castro and his followers?
What did 'los barbudos' mean in reference to Castro and his followers?
The bearded ones
From what year did Batista rule Cuba as dictator?
From what year did Batista rule Cuba as dictator?
1952
How much in credits did Mikoyan arrange with Castro during his February 1960 visit?
How much in credits did Mikoyan arrange with Castro during his February 1960 visit?
$100 million
By what percentage did the USA reduce imports of Cuban sugar after Castro nationalised oil?
By what percentage did the USA reduce imports of Cuban sugar after Castro nationalised oil?
95 per cent
How many anti-Castro exiles were involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion?
How many anti-Castro exiles were involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Approximately 1,500
On what date did Kennedy authorise Operation Mongoose?
On what date did Kennedy authorise Operation Mongoose?
30 November 1961
What range could Soviet short- and medium-range missiles reach from their Cuban launch sites?
What range could Soviet short- and medium-range missiles reach from their Cuban launch sites?
1,100 to 2,800 kilometres
How many Soviet ground troops did the USSR provide to Cuba alongside the missiles?
How many Soviet ground troops did the USSR provide to Cuba alongside the missiles?
14,000
When did a U-2 spy plane produce evidence of the R-12 missile site at San Cristobal?
When did a U-2 spy plane produce evidence of the R-12 missile site at San Cristobal?
14 October 1962