Question

explain the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba in the 1960s

Describe the current relationship between the U.S. and Cuba

Explain two positive and two negative effects of the current relationship on U.S society or the U.S government?

You don't necessarily have to do all of it, but give me some information to help answer it correctly? I know there isn't much of a relationship between U.S. and Cuba now..

Answer 1

I just need help with the last part. I don't understand what it means at all.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well, in the 1960's, there was a lot of tension between the two as a result of the cold war. In 1959, Cuba underwent a communist revolution and a man named Fidel Castro took power. Although Castro was much better to the Cuban people, the Americans distrusted him because he was considered a socialist/communist. When Castro took power, he nationalized all the Cuban businesses and as a result, the Americans lost $1 billion in business in Cuba. In addition, America refused to trade with Cuba as a result and Cuba started to trade with the Soviets (USSR), which further increased tensions between the two. In fact, the US distrusted Cuba so much that they sent a group of CIA-trained Cuban ex-patriots to Cuba to try and spark a democratic revolution. This was known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion and it failed miserably, only becoming another source of tension between the two.

In October 1962, a US plane noticed that missiles were being built within Cuba, and these supplies were being supplied by the USSR. The Americans blockaded the country, and there was a threat of war between the USSR (who supported the Cubans) and the US.

Nonetheless, the 1960's were a period of tension between the two. However, tension seems to have lifted as Cuba is now a popular destination for American travellers, something that would never have been allowed in the Cold War.

Sorry I couldn't answer the rest of your questions, but hopefully that helped!