1. October 1983

2.  Grenada is a small island located in the Carribean.  Grenada was a former British Colony and part of the commonwealth.  Maurice Bishop took power from the former unpopular despotic regime on March 13, 1979 in a almost bloodless coup.

3.  The United States of America.,Main aggressors in invasion.  Grenada split between Maurice Bishop backed by New Jewel movement, and The Grenadian Army  Other Caribbean nations, played parts in supporting Grenada or U.S.A

4.  Maurice Bishop and the New Jewel Movement (NJM) were working toward a socialist government.  Relations with communist countries such as Cuba gained disapproval from U.S  Economic pressuring of Grenada by U.S caused Grenada to look to Cuba for more assistance. Maurice Bishop and Fidel Castro

5.  Grenada received funds to build airport at Port Salines.  U.S. argued that the airport was unnecessary and was really for communist militaristic purposes.  Assassination of Maurice Bishop and high ranking officials of NJM by Grenadian Military sparks U.S. Intervention.

6.  Operation Urgent Fury  U.S. and nations of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) invade Grenada.  U.S. most dominant military force involved.  U.S. mostly destroys Grenadian resistance.

7. U.S. AND OECSGRENADA AND CUBA  Initially around 1,200 U.S. soldiers rising to 7,000 over a short period of time.  Around 300 OECS soldiers  About 1,500 Grenadians and around 700 Cubans were the resistance forces. CASUALTIES: Cuba: 25 killed 59 wounded 638 captured Grenada:45 killed 358 wounded U.S: 19 Killed 116 wounded At least 24 civilian casualties

8.  Justified Invasion as a rescue mission of medical students studying in Grenada.  Also used formal plea from OECS as justification  Ultimately wanted to stop another Cuba from springing up in Caribbean

9.  U.S. Victory replacing the “communist” government and replacing with pro-western.  First American military victory since Vietnam.  Grenadian government left in a downfall.

10.  Vast majority of population approved.  However, some believed no Americans were truly in danger before or after the Invasion.  Overall public support of Regan increased, as well as military support.

11.  Proved U.S. would not stand to see pro- Marxist/communist governments in Western Hemisphere  Negative world view on U.S. even by strong allies brought controversy.  Public support for Regan Administration raised.

12.  Overall many Grenadians relieved to have some order restored.  Accepted the invasion as a liberation of Grenada.

13.  Government left unstable  Economy collapsed  Poverty and unemployment rose for next few years.  Dependant on American aid for years following.

14.  Highly negative reaction even from some of U.S. closest allies.  United Nations condemned the armed intervention in Grenada  U.S. seen as having no respect for international law and legality of a country.

15.  Proved U.S. commitment to stop communism in Americas.  Gained popular support for Regan Administration.  Raised Anti-American sentiment in the world.  Left Grenada free but ruined.