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Practice Test

Question 16 • United States History II: The Industrial Revolution to the Present

When did the Bay of Pigs invasion into Cuba occur?

Answer
A
in 1948
B
in 1961
C
in 1959
D
in 1989

Explanation

The Bay of Pigs invasion took place in April 1961. It was a failed attempt by Cuban exiles, supported by the United States, to overthrow Fidel Castro’s government. Therefore, the correct choice is “in 1961.”

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