TCMC: How did it start? Flashcards
What was the state of US-Cuba relations before 1959?
Closely linked due to lots of US-owned businesses
What happened in 1959 which meant that the nature of the USA’s and Cuba’s relationship changed?
Cuba had a socialist revolution and the USA refused to deal with the new government since they didn’t want a socialist country in their sphere of influence.
Who did Cuba turn to now that meant the US had cut ties with them?
The USSR (built up economic links, trades)
Who did the CIA attempt to assassinate to try and change the communist state of Cuba?
The leader of Cuba, FIDEL CASTRO
What was the Bay of Pigs incident?
When the US invaded Cuba using Cuban exiles to disguise their affiliation with the invasion
When was the Bay of Pigs incident?
17 April 1961
How many troops were their on each side at the bay of pigs incident?
1400 US-backed troops and 20000 Castro troops
What was the impact of the Bay of Pigs incident? (3 marks)
1) Ended all chances of friendly US-Cuba relations
2) Castro announced that he was a communist
3) Cuba and the USSR started building closer ties
