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Which of the following is true of the 1961 invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs?
A) The invasion was planned and executed by military experts in the Pentagon.
B) The invasion was based on the assumption that the Cuban people would rise up against Castro.
C) The invasion was elaborately planned and skillfully executed.
D) The invasion was launched only after several attempts by President Kennedy to negotiate with Castro had ended in failure.
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs refers to an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba in 1961 by Cuban exiles backed by the U.S. government aiming to overthrow Fidel Castro's regime.
Cuban People
The inhabitants or citizens of Cuba, a country in the Caribbean, known for their diverse cultural heritage including Spanish and African influences.
Pentagon
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington, Virginia, named for its distinctive five-sided shape.
- Master the techniques and replies of the Kennedy administration when dealing with international turbulences, including the Cuban missile crisis and the Berlin crisis.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the techniques and replies of the Kennedy administration when dealing with international turbulences, including the Cuban missile crisis and the Berlin crisis.
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