The Bay of Pigs invasion - Superpower Relations & the Cold War GCSE Edexcel History

🧠 NEW! Flashcards now available for this video Want to test what you've learned or get revision-ready? We've made flashcards to help you remember the key facts and ideas. 📚 Click here to check them out: https://tinyurl.com/3sjvxfh6 Just in the nick of the time we take a look at the causes and events of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and their consequences. This event then leads to the Cuban Missile Crisis but it is important not to confuse the two as they have come up as separate narrative accounts. I'm a 100% self-funded creator, so your support means the world to me. If you find my videos helpful, please consider becoming a member or making a one-time donation. Your support will help me to continue creating more high-quality educational content. Additionally, members can get access to exclusive revision materials and worksheets. Don't forget to check out my website, www.thehistoryteacher.net, for even more history resources and information. If you have any questions or feedback, you can reach me at [email protected] or on Twitter @thehistteach. Chapters: 00:00 Overview 00:40 Timeline 00:48 Military Dictatorship 01:07 Causes of the Cuban Revolution 01:30 The Cuban Revolution 01:51 Cuba moves closer to the USSR 02:46 The CIA's plan 03:34 The Bay of Pigs Invasion 04:34 Consequences Music: https://www.purple-planet.com & Climb by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com