Bell Ringer – 11/21/08 1.What candidates ran for President in 1960? 2.Explain the background of John F. Kennedy 3.What minority group secured a win for.

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Bell Ringer – 11/21/08 1.What candidates ran for President in 1960? 2.Explain the background of John F. Kennedy 3.What minority group secured a win for Kennedy by voting in large numbers?

Crisis over Cuba Cuba is 90 miles off the coast of Florida Kennedy’s first foreign policy concern was Cuba

Fidel Castro Took control of Cuba in 1959 and openly declared himself a communist Welcomed aid ($$) from the Soviet Union Cut off British & American oil refineries 10% of Cuba’s population flees (goes into exile) – most to the U.S.

Bay of Pigs Invasion In 1961 the U.S. military trained and funded 1,500 Cuban exiles to invade Cuba’s Bay of Pigs 25,000 Cuban troops with Soviet tanks and jets met the exiles. Most exiles were killed or imprisoned The U.S. gave $35 million to Cuba in exchange for the surviving exiles U.S. looked foolish; Kennedy was embarrassed

Partner Assignment One paper needed for 2-3 students (include all names) Answer all questions – clearly numbered and in full sentences. Due Monday