Question

U.S.-supported Nicaraguan group 2. U.S.-backed attempted overthrow of Castro's Cuba: U.S.-backed attempted overthrow of Castro's Cuba 3. Haitian dictator who used the military to terrorize his country: Haitian dictator who used the military to terrorize his country 4. Cuban leader overthrown by Castro: Cuban leader overthrown by Castro 5. U.S. economic weapon used against Cuba: U.S. economic weapon used against Cuba Column B a.Fulgencio Batista b.Bay of Pigs invasion c.Contras d.Francois Duvalier e.trade embargo

Answer 1

Answer: The answers are:

1- C) Contras

2- B) Bay of Pigs invasion

3-D) Francois Duvalier

4-A) Fulgencio Batista

5-E) Trade embargo

Step-by-step explanation:

1- The Contras were a combination of different elements of Nicaraguan society supported by The US during the Reagan's government.

2-n April 1961, the CIA launched a full-scale invasion of Cuba by 1,400 American-trained Cubans who had fled their homes when Castro took over. However, the invasion did not go well and they surrendered after less than 24 hours of fighting.

3-He reduced the size of the army and, with his chief aide, Clément Barbot, organized the Tontons Macoutes (“Bogeymen”), a private force responsible for terrorizing and assassinating alleged foes of the regime.

4-On this day in 1959, when a popular revolution spearheaded by Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista flees the island nation.

5- The economic coercion, is been implemented by the US congress since June 1960.