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1 U.S. History Mr. Payad CSU San Marcos
Communist Cuba U.S. History Mr. Payad CSU San Marcos

2 Question Deterrence is the art of producing in the mind of the enemy... the FEAR to attack.  ~Dr. Strangelove

3 Quick Write What is Mutually Assured Destruction? Do you think the concept actually worked?

4 Cuban Revolution Fulgencio Batista
( ) Military Dictator of Cuba from Led a corrupt government. Made a fortune dealing with American Mafia. Used censorship and secret police to quell discontent. Supported by U.S.

5 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro
A prominent lawyer that stood up for the least fortunate. Did not support the corrupt government. Joined the Cuban People’s Party in 1947. Arrested in 1953 for a failed coup attempt.

6 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro Released by Batista 2 years later.
Marched into Havana on January 9, 1959. Began implementing socialist policies like land redistribution, expanding education and health care.

7 Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro
Began accepting military and economic aid from Soviets. Do you think the U.S. supported Castro? Why? Predict what you think the U.S. might do.

8 Sub-Header: Bay of Pigs Invasion
What is the Bay of Pigs? Who orchestrated the invasion? How did this event affect Castro? How do you think Castro and the Soviets would react? Please read pg. 508 Sub-Header: Bay of Pigs Invasion

9 Bay of Pigs How does this cartoon reflect what you just read?

10 Bay of Pigs Rebel troops captured at the Bay of Pigs.

11 Cuban Missile Crisis October 14, 1942

12 Cuban Missile Crisis

13 Cuban Missile Crisis Based on the photographs and the map, how would you react if you were president? How do you think Kennedy reacted?

14 Cuban Missile Crisis

15 Cuban Missile Crisis

16 Cuban Missile Crisis Please read: The Results of the Crisis
What deal was made between Khrushchev and Kennedy? What other agreements were made after the Cuban Missile Crisis?

17 Opinion Based on the results from the crisis, do you think MAD worked? Explain with examples. Write 2 paragraphs stating your opinion and support your opinion with examples.

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