The Cuban Revolution, 1959-2005

Flashcards about the Cuban Revolution, 1959-2005

What percentage of telephone and electric services were controlled by US investors in Cuba, according to Yaffe (2020)?

90%

What event in April 1961 demonstrated to Cuba that the US intended to unseat Castro?

Bay of Pigs invasion

When did U-2 spy planes find missile installations on Cuba?

October 1962

What were the conditions for Krushchev to remove missiles from Cuba?

The US staying out of the island and removing its missiles from Turkey.

What was a notable achievement of Castro's early years in power, besides land redistribution?

The expansion of healthcare

By what year did Cuba eliminate Polio?

1962

What UN official declared Cuba to have the best health situation in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2000?

UN Sec General Kofi Annan

What event led to a significant decline in Cuban prosperity in the late 20th century?

The Soviet Union’s collapse in 1991

How much did GNP plummet in Cuba from 1989-1992?

More than 30%

What was one silver lining during the difficult period following the collapse of the Soviet Union in Cuba?

A decline in diabetes and heart disease due to weight loss