The Cuban Revolution and its consequences

History

Pupils have studied the near misses of the 1960s and understand why a period of détente would be welcomed

Pupils know about the era of peaceful coexistence

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What is an official ban on trade with another country called?

Who became leader of Cuba in 1959 after its revolution?

Which country did Cuba increasingly cooperate with after the USA began restricting trade with it?

All foreign-owned land in Cuba was nationalised.

He launched a trade embargo against the USA.

Soviet military officials were invited to Cuba.

Which action in 1959 increased US suspicions that Castro might be a communist?

Cuba began working more closely with the USSR.

Diplomatic relations between the USA and Cuba were cut off.

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.

Write the missing word. A {{}} is someone who is forced to flee from their own country for their own safety.

Which satellite state suffered from a 'brain drain' between 1949 and 1961?

How mnay East Germans crossed the border to the West between 1949 and 1958?

Who claimed that "a wall is a hell of a lot better than a war"?