The Bay of Pigs Invasion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can analyse the causes, events and consequences of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Key learning points
- The USA opposed the Castro government in Cuba.
- The Bay of Pigs Invasion attempted to overthrow Castro.
- The Bay of Pigs Invasion was a failure.
- The USA's reputation was damaged by the invasion.
- Cuba and the Soviet Union deepened their relations after the invasion.
Keywords
Provenance - the background of a source including who, why, and when it was written
Satellite - a country controlled by or depending on a more powerful country
CIA - stands for Central Intelligence Agency; a US intelligence agency used for spying and organising secret operations in other countries
Exile - someone who has been forced to leave their home and live somewhere else, often for political reasons
Common misconception
The Bay of Pigs Invasion directly involved US combat forces.
JFK refused to involve US ground troops or air support in the invasion whcih relied upon a small group of Cuban exiles.
Teacher tip
After Task A, students may also be asked to identify examples from their own knowledge which demonstrate that other Americans shared similar attitudes towards Castro as JFK.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Write the missing word. A of influence is a region dominated by a single state.
Q2.Who became leader of Cuba in 1959 after its revolution?
Q3.Which of the following reasons had traditionally created security worries about Cuba in the USA?
Q4.Which country did Cuba increasingly cooperate with after the USA began restricting trade with it?
Q5.Before the Cuban Revolution, how much of the Cuban mining industry was owned by Americans?
Q6.Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Write the missing word. A state is a country controlled by or depending on a more powerful country.
Q2.Which country backed the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
Q3.The troops who carried out the Bay of Pigs Invasion were made up of ...
Q4.Write the missing country name. The appeared weak after the failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Q5.Which statement is most accurate about the consequences of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?
Q6.Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into chronological order.
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