Castro’s Cuban Revolution. What caused the Cuban’s to want to change their government?

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Castro’s Cuban Revolution

What caused the Cuban’s to want to change their government?

Batista Dictatorship Government Violence!! Would that motivate You to fight for change?

La Revolucion! July 26, 1953 Castro’s first attempt And he’s imprisoned Castro released from prison and fled to Mexico Castro and friends land in cuba to overthrow Batista – sparks years of fighting January 1, 1959 – Batista steps down Castro assumes power and starts reforming

poor peasants were happy

Show trials and Executions

REFUGEES 500,000 FLED BY 1969

Rules for refugees Men ages cannot leave Cuba Technicians cannot leave You must abandon your belongings to leave You must work for 3 months for the state before you can leave

Literacy Campaign! Moderately successful

Necessary Support of Castro Political conformity NO dissenting voice allowed

Friendship with Russia

U.S. Response Embargo Bay of Pigs A_0 A_0

Economic Reforms Nationalization of Industries Farms Businesses Oil Refineries Central Planning vs. Free Market Economy

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