Question

How did the Cold War affect relations between the United States and Cuba?

Responses

Following the rise of Castro in 1959, Cuba changed from an ally of the U.S. to an adversary.
Following the rise of Castro in 1959, Cuba changed from an ally of the U.S. to an adversary.

Following the rise of Castro in 1959, Cuba changed from an adversary of the U.S. to an ally.
Following the rise of Castro in 1959, Cuba changed from an adversary of the U.S. to an ally.

Following the rise of Batista in 1959, Cuba changed from an ally of the U.S. to an adversary.
Following the rise of Batista in 1959, Cuba changed from an ally of the U.S. to an adversary.

Following the rise of Batista in 1959, Cuba changed from an adversary of the U.S. to an ally.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "Following the rise of Castro in 1959, Cuba changed from an ally of the U.S. to an adversary."

Brief explanation: Before 1959 Cuba was closely tied to U.S. economic and political interests. After Fidel Castro’s 1959 revolution he nationalized U.S.-owned property, pursued socialist policies, and aligned with the Soviet Union. The Cold War rivalry then produced the U.S. embargo, covert attempts to overthrow Castro (Bay of Pigs, 1961), the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), a break in diplomatic relations (1961) and decades of hostile relations and regional tension.