Question

When did Fidel Castro take power, and what immediate actions did he take to upset relations between Cuba and the United States

Answer 1

1959,Castro formed an alliance with the Soviet union and allowed the Soviets to place nuclear weapons in Cuba

Answer 2

After taking power in 1959, Fidel Castro began seizing private land on the island and turning it into public land. This action damaged American economic interests in Cuba. Castro also began raising taxes on American products, which hurt American commerce in Cuba. Both actions created a tense relationship between the two nations.