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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

After Cuba lost economic aid from the Soviet Union, Fidel Castro

Answer
A
allowed some economic reforms to occur.
B
changed the country’s system of government.
C
turned to other communist countries for help.
D
encouraged the United States to invest in the country.

Explanation

When Soviet aid ended, Cuba faced a severe economic crisis. Fidel Castro responded by permitting limited economic reforms, such as allowing some private enterprise and foreign investment, while keeping the communist government in place. Therefore, the correct answer is “allowed some economic reforms to occur.”

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