Castro’s revolution (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Castro's revolution successfully overthrow the Cuban government?
In what year did Castro's revolution successfully overthrow the Cuban government?
1959
How far was Cuba from the United States mainland?
How far was Cuba from the United States mainland?
100 miles
Which Cuban leader did Castro overthrow in his revolution?
Which Cuban leader did Castro overthrow in his revolution?
Batista
Between which years did Batista rule Cuba?
Between which years did Batista rule Cuba?
1933-1959
What did Castro do to American-owned businesses after taking power?
What did Castro do to American-owned businesses after taking power?
Seized and nationalised them
What did Cuba trade with the Soviet Union for oil?
What did Cuba trade with the Soviet Union for oil?
Sugar
When did the USA formally break off diplomatic relations with Cuba?
When did the USA formally break off diplomatic relations with Cuba?
January 1961
On what date did the Bay of Pigs invasion occur?
On what date did the Bay of Pigs invasion occur?
17 April 1961
Who trained the Cuban exiles for the Bay of Pigs invasion?
Who trained the Cuban exiles for the Bay of Pigs invasion?
CIA
How many invasion troops faced Castro's forces at the Bay of Pigs?
How many invasion troops faced Castro's forces at the Bay of Pigs?
1,400 troops
What did Castro publicly announce after the Bay of Pigs invasion?
What did Castro publicly announce after the Bay of Pigs invasion?
He was a communist
What was a key consequence of the Bay of Pigs failure?
What was a key consequence of the Bay of Pigs failure?
Cuba built closer USSR military ties