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What are the major geographical features of Cuba?

Cuba is located in the northern Caribbean, south of Florida and the Bahamas, west of Haiti, and north of Jamaica. Its largest city and capital is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba as of the information provided?

Cuba has a population of over 11 million people.

What type of economy does Cuba have?

Cuba has a largely state-controlled planned economy claiming to adhere to socialist principles.

What percentage of employment was in the public sector in Cuba by 2006?

By 2006, public sector employment was 78%.

What is Cuba often referred to in terms of its agricultural output?

Cuba is known as the 'sugar bowl of the world.'

What significant event in Cuba's history occurred in 1898?

The Spanish American War led to the overthrow of Spanish rule in Cuba.

What amendment allowed the United States the right to intervene in Cuba’s affairs?

The Platt Amendment.

What was the status of Cuba's governance after its independence in 1902?

Cuba was not truly sovereign, as U.S. influence remained strong.

What were the living conditions for many Cubans before the revolution?

Many faced low wages, limited housing, and poor access to healthcare and education.

Who was Fulgencio Batista?

Batista was a leader in Cuba who was President and later became a corrupt dictator before the revolution.

What did the Authentic Party aim to achieve?

It aimed to defend workers’ rights and end corruption in government.

When did Fidel Castro plan the revolution against Batista?

By 1953, Fidel Castro was planning his revolution.

What was the outcome of the Moncada Assault?

The assault failed, leading to casualties and the eventual imprisonment of Fidel and his followers.

How did Castro's imprisonment contribute to his revolutionary image?

Castro gave a significant speech 'History will absolve me' promising to resolve Cuba's problems.

What was the Pact of Caracas?

An agreement among various rebel and political opposition groups to recognize Castro as the main leader to overthrow Batista.

What was the significance of the Granma Expedition?

Fidel and Raul Castro returned to Cuba with recruits to continue their revolutionary efforts.

What happened to Batista on January 1, 1959?

Batista fled Cuba, leading to Castro's entry into Havana and the establishment of a new government.

What was the impact of the Bay of Pigs invasion on Castro's leadership?

The invasion failed, reinforcing Castro's power and nationalism in Cuba.

What major event occurred in 1962 that tested U.S.-Cuba relations?

The Cuban Missile Crisis, where the U.S. and USSR nearly engaged in nuclear conflict.

How did the Cuban government change under Castro by 1961?

Cuba moved towards a Communist state with a one-party system led by the Cuban Communist Party.

What were the Agrarian Reform Act's main goals?

To make land distribution more equitable and make agriculture more efficient.

What economic changes occurred in Cuba after the collapse of the Soviet Union?

Cuba began to open up, increasing private enterprises and foreign investments.

What was the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

An agreement between the U.S. and USSR to dismantle their missiles, preventing invasion of Cuba.

What was Fidel Castro's stance on women's rights after the revolution?

He passed legislation to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women in various fields.

What was the literacy campaign’s objective in 1961?

To eliminate illiteracy in Cuba, which was reported to be around 24%.

What did the Cuban Women’s Federation achieve under Vilma Espin?

Helped train women and integrate them into the revolution, developing programs against illiteracy.

How did Cuba's foreign policy shift during Castro's rule?

Cuba expropriated U.S. properties and formed closer ties with the Soviet Union, leading to economic embargoes.