What similarities do you see among U. S What similarities do you see among U.S. actions in Nicaragua, Cuba, and Iran? Third World Countries -Latin America, Asia, Africa -Nonaligned Nations 2. Second World Countries -Fidel Castro -Nicaragua -Afghanistan 3. First World Countries -Cuban Missile Crisis -Iran -Main policies

Latin America, Africa, Asia The Third World: Countries who have yet to develop. (those who did not choose between communism and capitalism) Lack of education Ethnic conflicts Second World: Soviet influenced countries, industrialized First World: Capitalist influenced countries, industrialized and modern

Nonaligned Nations In 1955 Indonesia hosted the Bandung conference Called for an alliance of nations to stay neutral. India, Indonesia, and other countries joined to stay out of conflict or fear of being controled.

Fidel Castro U.S. supported unpopular dictator Batista Revolution overthrew him in 1950 Young Lawyer Fidel Castro took power Instantly brought reforms, and improved conditions to the country Castro took control of U.S. run sugar mills Turned to soviets for aid

Nicaragua America funded Anastasio Somoza since 1933. Unpopular in his country, held control as a dictator In 1979 his son was ousted from power Daniel Ortega was helped by both U.S. and U.S.S.R. after coming to power, but promoted other countries around to revolt.

Afghanistan In 1950’s Soviets communism spread to Afghanistan, promoting fears of U.S. 1970 revolt toppled Soviet regime Soviets invaded in 1979, no exit strategy, they became stuck in a way like Vietnam. Afghanistan's used gorilla warfare U.S. helped Rebels.

Cuban Missile Crisis A failed Bay of Pigs overthrow prompted Khrushchev to secretly build missiles silo’s in Cuba Kennedy created a blockade until Khrushchev withdrew missiles.

Iran US supported the Shah of Iran who was westernizing Iran-1950’s Ayatollah (Muslim religious leaders) took control after Shah fled during rebellion-1979 U.S. took in the Shah for medical treatment Ayatollah promoted the seizure of US embassy, taking over 60 American hostages. Prisoners for 444 days.

Policies of the U.S. Backed Wars and Revolutions that helped the U.S. goals CIA created, secret activities, assassination, spying Built schools, sent aid, sent volunteers, programs to combat activities. Boycotted Olympic games in Moscow 1980