CUBA TODAY TORI TAORMINA. BREAKING TIES The US has wanted Cuba to be a democracy, but in January...

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Page 1: CUBA TODAY TORI TAORMINA. BREAKING TIES The US has wanted Cuba to be a democracy, but in January 1961, the US cut their ties with Cuba.

CUBA TODAY TORI TAORMINA

Page 2: CUBA TODAY TORI TAORMINA. BREAKING TIES The US has wanted Cuba to be a democracy, but in January 1961, the US cut their ties with Cuba.

BREAKING TIES

The US has wanted Cuba to be a democracy, but in January 1961, the US cut their ties with Cuba.

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BREAKING TIES CONTINUED

The US had broken their ties with Cuba, once this happened Cuba became allies with the Soviets.

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THE BAY OF PIGS DISASTER

Backed by the U.S government, a group of Cuban exiles were allowed by President John Kennedy to invade Cuba.

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THE BAY OF PIGS CONTINUED This U.S government wanted this invasion to succeed but would not aid the Cubans during the process with air support.

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THE BAY OF PIGS CONTINUED With no air support the Cubans had failed to invade Cuba and were captured and killed by the Cuban Army.

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THE MISSILE CRISIS

The Soviets moved missiles to Cuba to be able to strike the United states at any time.

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THE MISSILE CRISIS CONTINUED The U.S couldn't allow the Soviets to obtain such an advantage so they formed a blockade.

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THE END OF THE MISSILE CRISIS After a short time period, the Soviets dismantled their missiles and stopped the U.S from attacking Cuba.

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CASTRO’S RETIREMENT

In February of 2008 Fidel Castro had announced that he could no longer be the president of Cuba.

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